Taquizas Don Rafa 2
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
2026-02-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE, SERVING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2026-01-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN WEST STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS INSIDE BOTTOM CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK AND MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE, SERVING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2025-07-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CARPETED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM RIGHT OFF EXTRA SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN THE AREA.
2025-07-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IWTH 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACK UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT BACKS UP INTO ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE GREASE TRAP SERVICED TO PREVENT WATER BACK UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CARPETED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM RIGHT OFF EXTRA SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND AREA.
2024-08-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREAS ACROSS FROM GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2024-08-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HELD TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, ALL STORED IN MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISE... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, APPROXIMATLEY 4 LBS MACARONI SALAD WITH CHOPPED HAM @ 59F, 2 LBS POTA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT UNUSED SEATING/STORAGE AREA, NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES, ON SURFACES OF WIRED RACK CONTAINING CUPS AND PLATES, INSIDE TOILET ROOM FOR EMPLOYEES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREAS ACROSS FROM GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTENSIVE WATER-DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING WITH PEELING AND CRUMBLING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A CLOSED ATTACHED TO THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.
2023-12-12 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PIPES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING COVER FOR OUTLET ON WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
2022-11-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-01-21 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-01-14 Fail License 4 ▾
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP COOLER AT 44.0F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005A
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
UNABLE TO VERIFY IF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE LARGE ENOUGH FOR MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE MULTI USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/POTS/ETC. ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AND ABLE TO SUBMERGE COMPLETELY IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL HOLES. FOAM BEING USED TO COVER HOLES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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