La Tapatia

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Inspections

1. Aug 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Salsa and pork in prep cooler are not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Action Taken: Both foods were prepared the day prior and dates were provided during inspection.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Containers of salsa and meat observed to be uncovered in the prep cooler.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged pico and pickled peppers in retail cooler are not provided with label information.

     Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Action Taken: Labels provided during inspection.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Condenser fan in rear walk-in cooler observed to have an accumulation of dust and mildew.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

2. Sep 12, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Tamales observed to be improperly thawing on top of a chest freezer in the back storage area at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Tamales were observed to be frozen and were moved to the walk-in cooler. Action Taken: Tamales were moved to the walk-in cooler.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Bottles of sour cream observed to be stored in direct contact with lettuce in the kitchen prep cooler.

     Correction: Discard food item. Action Taken: Bottles of sour cream moved to their own dedicated place in the prep cooler. Action Taken: Bottle of sour cream was moved to the bottom of the prep cooler

     Code 3-307.11

3. Aug 12, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Salsa on the counter and tamales in the walk-in cooler observed to be cold held at 63 and 49°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Salsa and tamales were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Rice, cooked pork, and cooked chicken in the first walk-in cooler were not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Tamales observed to be improperly thawing on top of a chest freezer in the back storage area at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Tamales were observed to be frozen and were moved to the walk-in cooler.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink was observed to be filled with dirty dishes and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Dishes were removed from handwashing sink during inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Bottles of sour cream observed to be stored in direct contact with lettuce in the kitchen prep cooler.

     Correction: Discard food item. Action Taken: Bottles of sour cream moved to their own dedicated place in the prep cooler.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     House made pico and guacamole in retail cooler are missing all label information.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive, and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     -Single use plastic bag was observed being reused to hold cooked rice. -Single use sour cream containers observed being reused to hold meat on steam table.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of exterior of display cooler are soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     Employee phone observed to be stored on stack of single service packages.

     Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Phone was moved to personal item storage area.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

4. Sep 24, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     9/24/2024- Handwashing sink in kitchen observed to be used to store grease container. 8/19/2024-Handwashing sink in kitchen observed to be used to rinse and store dirty dishes during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Grease container removed from handwashing sink during inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     9/24/2024 1. Floor between kitchen and walk in cooler to be rough and not easily cleanable. 2. Several areas of flooring throughout facilities are missing tiles and not smooth and easily cleanable. 8/19/2024-1. Peeling paint was observed on ceiling above the spices near the basement stairs. 2. Floor between kitchen and walk in cooler was observed to be rough and not easily cleanable. 3. Several areas of flooring throughout facilities were missing tiles, and not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Seal areas that are rough and not easily cleanable with an epoxy, or another approved material. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

5. Aug 19, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 4 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed handling ready-to-eat foods including taco toppings with their bare hands.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Action Taken: Contaminated discarded during inspection. Education provided during inspection.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Ground beef is hot held in steam table at 95°F.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Ground beef was reheated to 165*F during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods were observed for green salsa and steak in walk in cooler. Cooling foods were in large, deep containers and covered.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No quat test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Action Taken: Quat test kit was provided by inspector during inspection.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink in kitchen observed to be used to rinse and store dirty dishes during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink near display coolers.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Soap was provided at handwashing sink near display coolers during inspection.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employee noted wearing rubber bracelets on wrist while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Lettuce in walk in cooler, chitling in chest freezer, ground beef in steam table, tamales in walk in cooler, and rice in container in basement were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Dishes and utensils were observed stored in basement room with chipping paint and deteriorated walls, floors and ceiling. Single use items stored in basement area and not in the outer plastic packaging.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     1. Peeling paint was observed on ceiling above the spices near the basement stairs. 2. Floor between kitchen and walk in cooler was observed to be rough and not easily cleanable. 3. Several areas of flooring throughout facilities were missing tiles, and not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

6. May 25, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Cheese in display cooler is cold held at 45°F. Owner reports cooler door was left open for an extended period of time

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Action Taken: TCS foods moved to new cooler that was at proper temperature.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for red salsa and tripe in walk in cooler. Items stored hot in large pots.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: Tripe and salsa to be taken to kitchen for further preparation, separation into small quantities and properly cooled,

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A quaternary test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. Test kit is for chlorine.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of QUATERNARY sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Rice in container in basement not covered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Bowls used to dispense rice in basement.

     Correction: Ust a utensil with a handle to dispense rice. Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Boxes of single service items stored on floor in old toilet room and in basement.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Ceiling by entrance to basement is peeling.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11