AVOCADO’S

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent in bar area with surface rust.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in ice bin in kitchen. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo over cheese in walk-in cooler on speed rack. Operator moved chorizo below cheese. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in hand wash sinks in kitchen next to coffee area. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over radishes in 2 door reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate being used to dispense shredded pork on cook line. Operator removed plate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between flip top make stations. Operator removed knife for cleaning and sanitizing.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hands San in men restroom.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over packaged cheese in walk-in cooler on speed rack. Educated operator on food storage. Operator moved raw bacon below cheese. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop laying in sugar. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2 moldy uncooked whole zucchini stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager discarded the zucchini.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw sausage stored over cut and washed vegetables in the make reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the sausage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored over raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the sausage.. 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. Container of cooked green tomatoes stored in the walk-in cooler not date marked. Manager stated the tomatoes were cooked on 1-16. Manager placed a date mark on the tomatoes Corrected On-Site

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 sanitizer at 0 ppm. Technician arrived during inspection, observed 100 ppm at dishmachine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tortilla chips stored in non food grade bins.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cheese. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 18lbs ground beef in walk in cooler dated 7/13/23. Operator discarded ground beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 18lbs ground beef dated 7/13/23. Operator discarded ground beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook talk on cell phone with gloves on then engaged in food preparation with out changing gloves.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 gallon container of salsa in reach in cooler at 51F. Operator discarded salsa. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 gallon container of homemade salsa in reach in cooler at 51F. Operator stated salsa had been in cooler overnight. Operator discarded salsa. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed tortillas stored on shelf lined with cardboard in kitchen.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cooks eating in the dry foods storage area. Operator moved cooks outside to eat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple cracked plates on cook line.

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 scoop in flour bin, sugar bin with handles in food.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rusted shelves where whipped topping is stored.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed ice machine in the kitchen

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area and left the glass on prep table. Employee removed the glass. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer by the walk-in cooler, missing front plate cover.

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in mop sink outside of the establishment, by the dumpster.

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. Operator set up three compartment sink with quaternary ammonium sanitizer reading 200ppm. Operator called service. Service arrived and fixed the dish machine. New reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put apron on then put gloves on before washing hands. Observed cook properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed set up three compartment sink at 00ppm concentration. Operator add sanitizer tablets to sanitizer bath. New reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed spice container holding scoop without handle stored in container. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed rack in dishwashing area has wet containers stored on top each other. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screened back door with gap. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over ground beef in walk-in cooler. Operator moved Raw chicken to proper shelf in the walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink by dumpster no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in main kitchen. Observed soda dispenser around nozzles soiled with mold like substance

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled. Manager discarded spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in main kitchen ice bin mold like substance.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in freezer doors.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans stacked wet.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on screen door in kitchen leading outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor next to Fryer in main kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. Observed by dumpster overgrown trees, grass, weeds. This could cause Unwanted vermin and insects.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observe spoon handle in cooked rice in the main walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler by wait stand area has rusted shelves.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters Not stored properly.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla not covered on shelve. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on screen door in kitchen leading to outside. Importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food racks in the walk-in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Time Extended