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1. Oct 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED ITEMS PACKAGED "TO-GO" SUCH AS GUACAMOLE AND MACARONI SALAD MISSING INGREDIENT AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO INGREDIENT AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION TO LABELS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY DEBRIS ON PLASTIC SHELF IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CARBON AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

3. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ALUMINUM RACKS WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL TOP/COVER OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE REAR MEAT PREP COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST USED FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DRAINLINE FROM COOLER DRAINING ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAINLINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTING WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

4. Dec 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT REAR DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT TAQUERIA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLOW DRANING HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR MEAT DEPT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE BLACKENED MOLD LIKE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2545127 DATED: 12/07/2021 #48--OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO MAKE CARNITAS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS. #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT UTILTY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDNACE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/22/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

6. Dec 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN CARNITAS PREP AREA AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON FAN IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO MAKE CARNITAS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND GREEN SLIME ON CAULK AROUND SPLASH GAURDS LOCATED AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON MEAT DEPARTMENT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT UTILTY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDNACE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECPETACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SWING DOORS LEADING TO DISH AREA AND DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

7. Aug 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED, READY TO EAT SHRIMP BEING STORED ON DISPLAY IN THE RAW SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER IN BETWEEN RAW SHRIMP, DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING THE RAW SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT AND RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED AND PROTECTED.SHRIMP DISCARDED, ESTIMATED VALUE $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED PORK IN A DEEP METAL CONTAINER WITH A METAL LID INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70F. MANAGEMENT STATES THE PORK WAS COOKED THAT DAY. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED WITH THE MANAGER PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES OF USING LOOSELY COVERED SHALLOW CONTAINERS, QUICK CHILLS IN FREEZERS/TIMES REQUIRED FOR THE COOLING PROCESS. PORK DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $10.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN, PRE-PACKAGED IN A HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 123.1F & 128.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. ALL DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED A POSTER WALL MENU OF ASSORTED BREAKFAST EGG ITEMS THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS SALSAS ETC. MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING PACKAGED FOODS FROM OTHER COMPANIES THAT ARE SOLD IN THE STORE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     PRODUCE PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE DISPLAY HOT HOLDING FOOD UNIT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SHELVING UNDER THE DISPLAY HOT HOLDING FOOD UNIT DAMAGED/CHIPPING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER NOZZLE NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE FAR REAR PREP AREA. NOTED ATTACHED HOSE TO FAUCET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE NORTH WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WALL COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP AREA WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AND PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

8. Jul 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     TAQUERIA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER ALSO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.

9. May 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REMOVE FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD BEHIND THE MEAT DISPLAY IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED BROWN SPLATTER AND A LARGE HOLE ON THE WEST WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS TO REMOVE BROWN LIQUID SPLATTER AND REPAIR THE HOLE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     FOUND A LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE. MUST INSTALL A PROPER LIGHT SHIELD FOR FIXTURE ABOVE FOOD & BEVERAGE STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED THICK DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Jun 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT TAQUERIA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

11. Oct 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DELI CASE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPLASHES FROM THE SLIDING DOOR TRACKS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACK UNITS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AS YOU STAND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA ARERA TO PREVENT SMALL LEAK.

12. May 10, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN THE REAR WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLERAT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS LARGE LONG WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED PREPARED FOODS NOT DATED OR LABEL. MUST PROVIDE. MUST ALSO DATE AND LABEL SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING CUT CACTUS SLICES AT THE COLD HOLDING PRODUCE UNIT AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE STORE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN WALLS AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA COOKING STATION TO REMOVE SAUCE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES, DUST ACCUMULATION AND OTHER DEBRI.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF ONLY TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA 3 COMP SINK.ONLY FOUND TWO WORKING SINK STOPPERS. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

13. Oct 19, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      RUSTY WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH, ALSO NOTED PLASTIC SLIDING DOOR AT REAR HOT HOLDING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES,

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR COOKING AREAS, AND MUST SEAL CEILING AREA, ABOVE PREP FOOD STATION REAR AREA OF STORE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SAME SINK,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

14. Mar 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      SEVERAL GLASS ON DOORS TO THE MEAT/DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH SLIGHT CRACK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

15. Mar 13, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1501251 DATED:10/28/2014.. 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, 01/28/2015 38 MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR ENCLOSED PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES AREA MADE, 01/28/2015 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 3/20/15 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,MEAT/DELI COOLERS,FRONT TAQUERIA 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO,NOTED SEVERAL GLASS ON DOORS TO THE MEAT/DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH SLIGHT CRACK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR SHELVINGS OF DISPLAY MILK COOLER SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVING SURFACE ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BOTTOMS OF TABLES AT REAR MEAT/DELI AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT BULB OVER CARNITA COOKING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

16. Oct 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR ENCLOSED PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES AREA MADE,

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

17. Jan 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS ON ALL FRESH VEGETABLES PACKAGED ON SITE AND OFFERED FOR SALE,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PROVIDE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER TO BETTER STORE PRODUCT, AND RESEAL INTERIOR SURFACES IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS AND DOOR,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT BOX FRONT PREP AREA, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES,

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR COOKING AREAS, AND MUST SEAL CEILING AREA, ABOVE PREP FOOD STATION REAR AREA OF STORE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB REAR AREA BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER,

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR FRONT PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN BATHROOM,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND ALL COOLERS,

18. Mar 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND MARINATED BEEF AND MARINATED CHORIZOS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. BEEF AT 44.6F AND CHORIZOS AT 43.9F. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 AND TOTAL 20 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS ON ALL FRESH VEGETABLES(MINT, CACTUS, SOUP MIXED VEGETABLES) PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.(CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). MUST REMOVE ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE. REPLACE WITH SMALLER POTS TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BIGGER SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT OF THE SERVING AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD,(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS (TWO LIGHT BULBS) IN THE PRODUCE/VEGETABLES DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

19. Jan 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE DIVIDER FOR THE DELI COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF THE PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISPLAY SHELVES,PRODUCE DISPLAY TABLES,MICROWAVE OVENS AND LARGE OVEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER FRONT PREP AREA 3PART SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS,AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

20. May 24, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF LARGE REACH-IN BOTTOM TRAY, MILK REACH-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, FRONT (JACKS PIZZA) OPEN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN ALSO ABOVE ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN ABOVE (FAN GUARD COVER) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.ALSO OBSERVED MEAT (WINDOW) WALL NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD BACK WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.