Mi Jacalito

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 29, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The bleach sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 10 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: The bleach sanitizer was corrected to 50 PPM in the 3 compartment sink during inspection.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SHELLSTOCK, MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION - DATE RECORDED ON TAG

     The date when the last shellstock was sold from the container is not listed on the tag.

     Correction: When the last shellstock is sold from the container the date of sale shall be recorded on the tag.

     Code 3-203.12 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food. Action Taken: A food thermometer was provided by inspector during inspection.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employee noted wearing bracelet 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. Action Taken: Employee removed bracelet from wrist during inspection.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Foods throughout facility 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

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     1. Spoon handle stored in spice with handle touching food. 2. Bowl with no handle used as scoop in beans stored in walk-in cooler.

     Correction: 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 Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at men's and unisex restroom handwashing sinks

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Action Taken: Handwashing signage was posted at men's and unisex restroom handwashing sinks during inspection.

     Code 6-301.14

2. Feb 26, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     2/26/25- Walls in kitchen soiled with grease and food splatter. 1/7/25- The walls in the kitchen were observed to have food splatter and grease accumulation and the ceiling of the walk-in cooler was observed to have black mildew-like accumulations.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

3. Jan 7, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Beans and chicken in walk-in cooler, cooked steak, and chicken 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.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer in the four compartment sink is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: More bleach was added to the sanitizer compartment and concentration was corrected to 50PPM

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Steak in prep cooler, tacos, refired beans, and fish soup in walk-in cooler are not date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener is visibly soiled with food accumulations.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Raw meat in prep cooler, chopped lettuce and prepped tacos in walk-in cooler 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

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping clothes used for wiping surfaces stored on prep counters and cutting boards.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     Cooler containing ice and clay bowls and clay plates are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

     Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

     Code 4-205.11

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

     The back room in the basement contains unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents.

     Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from this area to minimize harborage for pests.

     Code 6-501.111 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The walls in the kitchen were observed to have food splatter and grease accumulation and the ceiling of the walk-in cooler was observed to have black mildew-like accumulations.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

4. Apr 16, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Mar 7, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     3/7/24 - Salsas observed to be cold held in Upright waitstaff Turbo Air cooler that is not maintaining 41°F or less. 12/12/23 - Horchata in drink dispenser in is cold held at 46°F. Cheesecake pieces in waitstaff area upright cooler are cold held at 54 °F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Cheesecake pieces were discarded. Ice was added to horchata. Action Taken: Salsas and all other TCS items were moved to Atosa 3 door wait staff cooler.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     SHELLSTOCK, MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION - TAG KEPT 90-DAYS

     Shellstock record keeping system does not exist.

     Correction: Shellstock tags shall be retained for 90 days using an approved record keeping system. Education provided regarding keeping shellstock record system during inspection.

     Code 3-203.12 (C) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     3/7/2024 - Clay bowls and plates were still observed in facility. 12/12/2023 - Clay bowls and plates observed in facility and used for soups and foods are not approved for use as a food contact surface.

     Correction: 3/7/2024- Facility has ordered new bowls and plates and awaiting their arrival. Discontinue using the unapproved plates and bowls and remove from premises. 12/12/2023 -Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     3/7/2024 - Non-food contact surfaces of open drain under prep sink has an accumulation of food debris. 12/12/23 - Non-food contact surfaces of open drain under prep sink has an accumulation of debris. Condenser fans in walk in cooler are visibly soiled with dust and dirt.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

6. Dec 12, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 7 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Horchata in drink dispenser in is cold held at 46°F. Cheesecake pieces in waitstaff area upright cooler are cold held at 54 °F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Cheesecake pieces were discarded. Ice was added to horchata.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SHELLSTOCK, MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION - TAGS ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTY

     Shellstock tags are not attached to the original container.

     Correction: Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which they were received until the container is empty. Remove from sale or service until tags are obtained or discard.

     Code 3-203.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SHELLSTOCK, MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION - TAG KEPT 90-DAYS

     Shellstock record keeping system does not exist.

     Correction: Shellstock tags shall be retained for 90 days using an approved record keeping system.

     Code 3-203.12 (C) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RECORDS, CREATION, AND RETENTION - PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     Freezing records are not maintained for raw or partially cooked fish served in a ready-to-eat form.

     Correction: Records of parasite destruction shall be maintained for 90 calendar days beyond the sale or service of fish.

     Code 3-402.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Date marks are missing on TCS several foods throughout facility including tacos and soups in walk in cooler and salsas in the wait staff uprigght cooler.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Clay bowls and plates observed in facility and used for soups and foods are not approved for use as a food contact surface.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food. Action Taken: Thermometer was given to facilty by inspector during inspection.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Ice machines in basement are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of open drain under prep sink has an accumulation of debris. Condenser fans in walk in cooler are visibly soiled with dust and dirt.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)