Taqueria LA Ciudad

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERAT ALL POTS, PANS, AND CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED TAPE USE ON GASKET AT TWO-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPAIR GASKET.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DOORWAY LEADING TO REAR STORAGE ROOM (NEAR EXTERIOR REAR DOOR) TO HAVE LARGE GAPS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND CLOSE ALL GAPS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING T...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SALSA VERDE AT 54.2 F, SALSA ROJA AT 52.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1.0 LBS OF PRODUCTS W...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. NOTED OVER 1000 MICE DROPPING ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN ARE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BACK STORAGE AREA, IN UTILITY SINK ROOM, ON THE SHELVING A...

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 01/18/2024, REPORT #2588214, OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #37 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELF WITH SEASONINGS IN THE KITCHEN. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF AL...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELF WITH SEASONINGS IN THE KITCHEN. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, AND OTHER FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND TWO-DOOR COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT THE LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION NEAR THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SODA AND JUICES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE UTILITY CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSATY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND SINK AND STAFF TOILET ROOM .

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOP SINK DRAIN LINE PIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED STAFF TOILET NOT CONNECTED TO PLUMBING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.