TU EMPANADA XPRESS CAFÉ

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In kitchen black Whirlpool refrigerator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Whirlpool freezer, open package of raw bacon above multiple portioned prepared food items. Employee moved bacon to bottom of freezer to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Espresso milk steaming wand has dried milk residue.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bags of frozen cooked beef in chest freezer missing date mark when cooked. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under front counter. Manager marked as vinegar cleaner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in cup of standing water by espresso machine. Manager dumped water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black Whirlpool refrigerator. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In customer/employee restroom. Sign provided to be posted.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee added bleach to correct to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used to rinse espresso machine spoons as evidenced by spoons in sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Frozen containers of prepared foods in kitchen mini chest freezer not dated marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in kitchen fliptop unit.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of sugar by espresso machine not labeled.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In both chest freezers, raw chicken and raw beef in standard plastic to go bags.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In large chest freezer, containers of prepared and portioned foods not date marked.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buspan of raw peppers and container fryer oil on floor under kitchen prep table. Employee moved peppers and oil onto shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives held between back of triple rink and wall. Manager removed knives to container to hold. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked shredded chicken inside avantco reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that one food employee hired less than 60 days ago is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator signed reporting agreement firm during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots and pans or utensils not properly stored in kitchen. Pots and pans stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Advised operator to store 6 inches off the floor. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container with cooking oil, bag of onions and gallons of water on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Observed some ceiling tiles with stains in kitchen and hallway to restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles( to go containers )not stored inverted or protected from contamination in kitchen. Operator inverted to go plates. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White Sugar not labeled in coffee station, operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed some ceiling tiles with stains in kitchen and hallway to restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass front freezer in kitchen turned off at time of inspection. Equipment not in use. No foods stored inside unit at time on inspection.

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.

Basic - Observed some ceiling tiles with stains in kitchen and hallway.