Tequila's Town Tacos + Tequila

Observed mildew-like substance inside of soda nozzles. Observed mildew-like substance in back ice bin. Observed old labels and glue residue on outsides of clean food containers.

RCA: Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

Observed damaged ceiling in dry storage area.

RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed ice machine at service station with black buildup present in crevices.

Observed soda nozzles at service station with buildup observed inside.

CA/COS: Person in Charge (PIC) instructed staff to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize the soda nozzles.

RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed gaskets of reach-in unit in the main kitchen had a heavy accumulation of old food debris.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed containers of margarita stored on the floor in the storage area adjacent to the bar. Observed various boxes and bottles of beverages stored on the floor in outside storage space.

RCA: Food and beverage items shall be stored 6 inches off the floor.

Observed gap in exterior door in food prep area large enough to allow pests to enter the facility.

CA: PIC called owner to have maintenance come and fix the door.

RCA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed the inspection report, permit, and CFSM certificate posted in the front food service area in which it was not visible to patrons.

RCA: All documents shall prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed some cracks in tile in main kitchen area. Observed spray foam insulation in the dry storage area that is not covered and could present a hazard if it breaks or crumbles.

RCA: Facility shall me maintained in good repair.

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered: onions, fish, limes, and shrimp in the reach-in coolers and black beans in the walk-in cooler.

CA: PIC had lids and coverings placed over the food product.

RCA: Food shall be protected from overhead contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

Observed bags of onions stored on the floor in the dry goods storage area.

CA: PIC had staff member place the onions 6 inches off the floor on/in storage bins.

RCA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed single service container being used a scoop in the sugar. Observed tongs stored in TCS food (beef, shrimp, chicken).

CA: PIC removed and discarded the container and removed tongs from food product.

RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Observed food service trays with no overhead protection.

CA: PIC turned over trays.

Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.