TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA INC

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding).Person in state that they were just placed in the cooler approximately two hours ago from another cooler. Person in charge placed didn't reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. observed soda containers stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. observed microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge closed screen door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. observed in main kitchen area floors, underneath equipment and sink soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 9/2/24 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on East side of parking area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease

Basic - Open dumpster lid on North end of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly . Gray water leaking under mobile unit. I alerted Person in charge.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of bottled water and soda stored on floor.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink full of produce and a box of gloves. Educated Person in charge on hand washing sink. Person in charge removed all items from the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to commissary power 24/7 per the owner. Explained Proper protocol for mobile unit power source. They will disconnect each day from the power source. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items upright. Manager inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Reach in cooler cooked beef and pork not date marked. Owner stated the product was from 12/27/2021. Operator explained proper protocol for for date marking. Owner date marked food in Reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water and soda stored on floor. Owner removed from floor. Corrected On-Site