TAQUERIA MORELIA

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside of the hand washing sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside of the hand washing sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on top of the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on top of the three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OB pitchers of juices not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OB pitchers of juices not labeled. Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fish ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (123F - Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat food during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on HWS at kitchen area. 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 cooked beans not date marked, as per employee from previous day at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on tiles at bathrooms, also at the bathroom entrance. Also observed a leak from ceiling tile on women's bathroom.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tripe (114F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (125F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee from previous day. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked tomatoes container inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to clean cups inside reach in cooler at front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making tortillas. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 food containers stored on floor across 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm); employee add chlorine,Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tripe (123F - Hot Holding); under flat grill, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee reheated food during inspection cooked tripe (168F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw oranges being washed at hand wash sink next to ice machine at kitchen area. Employee moved oranges during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine in front walk in coolers entrance.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside chicken broth container at walk in cooler in front ice machine. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in unit in front of flat grill.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food container stored on floor next t to walk in cooler door. Employee stored properly during inspection.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit in front flat grill.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Red Bull inside reach in cooler in front flat grill. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed maseca and flour white bin containers not identified with common name under shelves next to tortillas station. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at the front counter ice residue.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed no rinse step in 3 compartment sink, Manager set up correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw limes stored on floor in kitchen area, also a pot with raw beans. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (frozen) in cart next to walk in cooler, Manager moved to walk-in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in preparation table less than 30 minutes as per employee. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection l Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plates stored inside hand wash sink next to entrance kitchen door.

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

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust behind ice machine in kitchen area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Microwave was cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in sugar. Cup was removed from sugar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. Hair restraint was provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container full of shrimp in walk in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in salt. Cup was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen.

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 in ice. Handle was removed. Corrected On-Site

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.