FRITANGA MONIMBO

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken above steam line in front area, temperature 132F. Operator removed to reheat. Cooked chicken 168°F reheat. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing for hose bib with hose attached under handwashing sink in thru kitchen.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack tiles in front of the RIF and RIC in the hallway. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing for reach in cooler in hallway area near front.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets soiled for reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken that is not commercially packaged over raw beef that is not commercially packaged in RIF. Coached employee on correct procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed raw beef and raw chicken not commercially packaged over tamales. Coached chef and employee proper storage. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth at the front counter above buffet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed ceiling tiles not smooth at the front counter above buffet. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack tiles in front of the RIF and RIC in the hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed crack tiles in front of the RIF and RIC in the hallway. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed dumpster lids open. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors I n the kitchen area and under the buffet in the front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed unsealed concrete floors I n the kitchen area and under the buffet in the front counter area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe leaking pipe under prep sink next to 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Observed leak under 3CS. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle in the kitchen with no label identifying contents. Also observed a water bottle containing oil, per employee, on the dry storage shelves with no identifying label. Coached employee on correct procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: observed a water bottle containing oil with no label. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled, kitchen order printer with heavy soiled, observed can opener blade soiled.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach gasket in disrepair

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on the lobby floor.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door/ fire suppression handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the fire suppression system.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of storage shelf soiled.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in the kitchen area floor

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the cook line area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: On callback inspection observed some tiles by dry storage area replaced. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease build up behind cook line and under hood at saute station. Observed soiled gasket at front counter reach in cooler. Observed food storage container soiled on exterior of container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at front counter hose and kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm), operator diluted with water final reading 50 ppm.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water marks throughout kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose by kitchen hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up around vents over front storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage area and in mop room.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of hot sauce and jugs of oil on floor.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of Tables and exterior of containers on cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water dripping from ceiling by doorway from kitchen to front area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe from AC condensation in mop sink room.

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour stored in soiled containers under prep table in kitchen area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food-grade bags used to store food in the upright cooler in kitchen area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef next to corn, and vegetable bag in upright cooler in the kitchen.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb under three compartment sink not having a vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in prep area at kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing pads stored inside hand washing sink next to three compartment sink Person in charge removed them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. At front counter reach in cooler, employee was asked to apply labels to product. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots ready for usage stored not inverted on top op upright cooler in kitchen area

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep table in kitchen area

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food serving not wearing a hair net.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Throughout the kitchen area

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scooping laying flat on top of ice at ice maker in the front. Manager placed ice scoop with handle above the ice. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepared and ready for use stored not labeled at upright cooler in kitchen area

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non grade food bags being used to store food in reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in kitchen areas.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a cart with product. Manager moved the obstruction. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as storage for dirty utensils. Manager moved them to three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed coleslaw portioned ready to be served with no labels.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones and personal items above prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint in kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with broken handles.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile broken next to buffet area.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed utensils stored between three compartment sink and wall. Manager removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer available in reach in coolers and upright coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in shelves soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed under still water. Manager opened drain and running water. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels in use not stored in sanitizer water in prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed marinated meats and chicken not labeled and stored in reach in coolers.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat and tortillas stored in non food grade bags at front reach in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over not washed vegetables at kitchen reach in cooler. Person in charge removed the chicken. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored under raw chicken in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Person in charge reposition product. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. Observed tamales (51 F cold holding) in reach in cooler.As per person in charge since yesterday afternoon. Person in charge discarded the product. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef chunks (68 F - Hot Holding), breaded chicken (116 F - Hot Holding); chicken grilled (106F - Hot Holding), at steam table, as per manager for less than one hour, she took them back to reheat at stove. Beef chunks (209°F reheated), breaded chicken (168F reheated), Grill chicken (167° F reheated). .Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at Bibb hose next to hand washing sink by three compartment sink.

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. Asked person I charge of possible consequences with improper thawing food or temperature violations as it relates to food borne illnesses. He was not able to answer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a food cart next to three compartment sink. Person in charge removed the cart. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted rack under prep tables in front counter.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of marinated beef, in reach cooler pork not dated. As per manager since yesterday morning.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine with a green mold like substance, at the front area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the seasoning container and beans container, person in charge removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles of reach in coolers at front soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles and air vents soiled throughout the kitchen area, as well as front of establishment.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved and soiled in prep table kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored above prep station. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors not easy cleanable through out kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Coca-Cola bottles stored on the floor in the front next to dessert cooler.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers of establishment.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan blades soiled in kitchen area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled on upright reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shredded chicken stored without cover next to raw meats in reach in cooler #2. Person in charge covered it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Raw meat thawing at ambient temperature in three compartment sink. As per person in charge less than 1/2 hour. Person in charge opened water faucet. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet soiled towels not stored in sanitizer water at kitchen next to rice cooker.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef and beef tacos at reach in cooler located at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef and beef tacos at reach in cooler located at kitchen area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Observed raw beef stored next to cooked beef at reach in cooler located at kitchen area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (75 - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per manager food was prepared on the previous day. Observed raw beef (55-59 - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located at front counter. As per manager the product was prepared on the previous day. Operator discarded the product. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Observed raw beef (48F - cold holding); as per person in charge was cut on the previous day. chorizo (48F - cold holding) labeled 12-14-2021. Cooked shredded beef (48F - cold holding) as per person in charge was prepared on the previous day. At reach in cooler located at kitchen area. Observed raw beef (48F - cold holding) as per person in charge was prepared on the previous day, and the containers have a label (12-15-2021). Tamales (53-50 F - cold holding) as per person in charge were received and stored in the reach in cooler on the previous day. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Observed Chorizo at (62°F - cold holding) at reach in cooler. As per person in charge since yesterday. Observed cooked shredded beef at (78° F - cold holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for more than four hours. Operator discarded the product. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (67 - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57 - Cold Holding); raw beef (54 - Cold Holding) at kitchen area. As per person in charged food has been out for less than one hour. And cooked beef (75 - Cold Holding) at preparation table. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Observed raw beef (48F - cold holding); as per person in charge was cut on the previous day. chorizo (48F - cold holding) labeled 12-14-2021. Cooked shredded beef (48F - cold holding) as per person in charge was prepared on the previous day. At reach in cooler located at kitchen area. Observed raw beef (48F - cold holding) as per person in charge was prepared on the previous day, and the containers have a label (12-15-2021). Tamales (53-50 F - cold holding) as per person in charge were received and stored in the reach in cooler on the previous day. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Observed raw chicken - (57-54°F cold holding) inside of preparation sink. As per person in charge the raw chicken was received three hours ago. Observed cooked shredded beef at (78° F - cold holding) as per operator for more than four hours.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. And cutting boards soiled at preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Observed can opener soiled. And cutting boards soiled at preparation table. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: cutting boards soiled at preparation table. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the three compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the preparation area, under equipment and three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the preparation area, under equipment and three compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the preparation area, under equipment and three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair in front of grill, and several areas at the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair in front of grill, and several areas at the kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair in front of grill, and several areas at the kitchen. Observed standing waste water from the three compartment sink on the floor between three compartment sink and fryer station. They are using soiled card boards to avoid standing on waste water. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area. Observed standing waste water from the three compartment sink on the floor between three compartment sink and fryer station. They are using soiled card boards to avoid standing on waste water. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen. Observed Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area. Observed standing waste water from the three compartment sink on the floor between three compartment sink and fryer station. They are using soiled card boards to avoid standing on waste water. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-14: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area. Observed standing waste water from the three compartment sink on the floor between three compartment sink and fryer station. They are using soiled card boards to avoid standing on waste water. Admin Complaint