TIJUANA TAXI

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area dented can of plum sauce- see stop sale.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in cooler near cookline- non food grade plastic to-go/ shopping bag- with bread inside- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar area- Salsa 55-59F cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in large ice bath. At prep area counter-Cut/ bruised tomatoes 54F- cold holding food not prepared or portioned today Food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in walk in cooler to,quick chill. At reach in cooler near cookline-green salsa 46-47F cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dish area spray bottle of degreaser or labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At dish machine area- handwash sink removed. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in 1 stall of women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees pursue over plates at hostess station- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs (45-47F - Cooling ); raw beef (44 -45F - Cooling ) per operator ribs and beef cooling beef burger cooling 10 patties held-from overnight in cooler ; (44 -45F)

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of tomato sauce on dry storage shelf. Observed 4 cans of coconut milk on dry storage shelf Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm . Operator corrected to 100ppm Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler located by soda machine at server area. Observed raw chicken over sliced cooked turkey in reach in cooler located on cook line. Observed raw shrimp stored in reach in cooler located in kitchen area over banana cheese cake. Observed raw pork chops stored in reach in cooler over flan. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken uncovered stored with breaded jalapeños peppers. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs (45-47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44 -45F - Cold Holding) per operator ribs and beef held-from overnight in cooler ; (44 -45F) Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 ice bin machines located in kitchen area in front of walk in cooler with mold like substance in the interior. Observed mixer with build up old batter on blade. Observed soda nozzles on soda machine at salsa station with mold like substance. Observed soda nozzles at bar area with mold like substance Observed nozzles of smoothie machines with mold like substance at bar area. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink sink located at 3 compartment sink used as a dump sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink located at bar area. Operator placed paper towel at hand washing sink Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs, cooked corn in reach in cooler made on April 13th not date marked. Observed coleslaw, pico de gallo, homemade horse radish sauce, salsa ,homemade ranch with garlic made on April 13th not date marked. Operator date marked all products Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards no longer cleanable. Operator discarded cutting boards. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at salsa station and prep table in kitchen area. Observed personal back pack bag hanging on shelf with measuring cup Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bags on shelves in dry storage area. Operator placed bags in designated area provided for employees. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment wet nesting on shelf. Operator placed containers apart to air dry. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn through out reach in cooler with mold like substance and food build up. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at bar area. Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on side of ice machine not protected. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cook line. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle directly touching rice, sugar, flour in containers in dry storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 98°F on grill line. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board. Operator removed and sanitized cutting board. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean sanitized containers. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items on cook line no barrier not inverted. Operator inverted containers. Observed single service items to go boxes at bar area not inverted. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler located at bar area. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corn and ribs not covered in cooler from overnight. Operator covered products. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with surface rust and food build up. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in prep kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed wet wiping cloth and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled greasy wiping cloth in use on prep table. Operator removed to dirty laundered area for soiled cloths. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution stored on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site Warning