El Local Restaurant II

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Inspections

1. Aug 10, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Jul 10, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Food throughout the establishment are missing date markings.

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

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Front handwash sink is leaking and not in good repair.

     Correction: Repair hand sink link.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Microwave has old food stored in it and needs to be cleaned. Bowls with old food sitting out throughout establishment that should be removed to avoid over accumulating dirty dishes.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

3. Feb 19, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Jan 26, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Date marking method for foods is inadequate.

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

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink blocked with sanitizer container.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Moved sanitizer container.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scooper was improperly stored with handle in contact with ice.

     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. Ice scooper was fixed.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     There are space heaters in the kitchen area. Temperatures throughout faciltiy ranged from 57F to 65.5F.

     Correction: Repair heat in facility and remove space heaters.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

5. Aug 29, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Aug 7, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     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 Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor tiles near the dishwashing area connecting to wait station area are chipping and no longer smooth and washable.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Repair floor tiles so that debris and water do not build up on the floor.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior back door is broken and is not kept closed.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. Repair door and keep it closed. This is needed to prevent pests from entering the kitchen area.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

7. Jul 24, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 4 core
   • 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 Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink near the dishwashing area was blocked with bleach and dishes.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Sink was cleared. Keep sink cleared and clean and only use this sink for handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     There is a ceiling tile near the womens bathroom entrance that is not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Repair the ceiling tile so that it does not fall on someone.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Walk in cooler ceiling has black mold that needs to be cleaned. Floor had food liquid on the floor and is also in need of cleaning.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor tiles near the dishwashing area connecting to wait station area are chipping and no longer smooth and washable.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Repair floor tiles so that debris and water do not build up on the floor.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior back door is broken and is not kept closed.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. Repair door and keep it closed. This is needed to prevent pests from entering the kitchen area.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

8. Dec 17, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

9. Jul 29, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

10. Jul 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Found tomato in prep cooler that had mold growth indicating it has exceeded its 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

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Food items throughout the establishment 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 Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Food items in the walk in cooler were observed to be stored 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

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scoopers are being improperly stored with handle in contact with the ice

      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

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Microwave is in need of cleaning

      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 Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Bar soda gun is soiled with slime

      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

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of flies throughout the establishment

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Kitchen floor is full of food debris and is in need of cleaning.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Basement walk in cooler floor is dirty and in need of cleaning.

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

      Code 6-501.12

11. Mar 4, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

12. Feb 16, 2024 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION

      There are no identification tags or labels available for shellstock or information is missing from the label or tag.

      Correction: Provide shellstock tags to ensure that the shellfish are from approved sources. Discard shellstock where tags are not available or incorrect.

      Code 3-202.18

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

      Date marking method for foods is not present.

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

      Code 3-501.17 (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Inner cavity of microwave is visibly soiled.

      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

      Food items 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

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Sugar and other food products in dry storage are stored in unlabeled container.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient. Label buckets of food product with what food is inside.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scooper was improperly stored with handle in contact with ice

      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. Scoop storage was corrected.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Bar soda gun catcher has slime accumulating.

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

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

13. Oct 3, 2023 Pre-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.