Armando's Tacos & Grill, Inc.

Observed black build-up in large ice machine in kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will drain, clean, and sanitize ice bin in kitchen area.

Observed an employee handling food without proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily, cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will purchase hair restraints for the employee.

Observed lack of water pressure at the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC stated that he is in the process of repairing the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area due to a leak under the pipe.

Observed household mini oven in the kitchen area on the prep table in front of the fryers and grill. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will remove household mini oven in the kitchen area on the prep table in front of the fryers and grill.

Observed old mayonnaise containers being used to store spices. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will move spices into another food grade container.

Observed grease build up on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed no disposable hand towels at the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area.

Observed black build up in small ice bin under drink nozzle machine in kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize small ice bin under drink nozzle machine in kitchen area.

Observed no handwashing signs in women and men restroom in the facility. CA:A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will post handwashing signs in men and women restroom in the facility.

Observed old sour cream containers being used to store coleslaw in prep top cooler. CA: CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC voluntarily discarded old sour cream containers being used to store coleslaw in prep top cooler and will be purchasing food grade containers to store coleslaw.

Observed birria being stored in sour cream containers in the reach in cooler. CA: CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will be purchasing food grade containers.

Observed birria being stored in sour cream containers in the reach in freezer in the back area of the facility. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will be purchasing food grade containers to store birria in the reach in freezer in the back area of the facility.

Observed expired test strips dated the year of 2024. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing up-to-date test strips.

Observed white prep top board with deep cuts and stains. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have prep top board replaced with one in good repair.

Observed a red cutting board in the back of the facility with deep cuts and not clean to sight. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have cutting board replaced with one in good repair.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in the facility. CA: The most current inspection report shall be 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. PIC will post most recent inspection report for consumers to see.

Observed old sour cream containers being used to store food products (salsa and meat). CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC moved products to another food grade container.

Observed plastic to go bags being used to store churros, corn, and raw meat in the freezer. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have food items moved to food grade containers.

Observed a wet mop not hung to properly dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will have mop hung to dry properly.

Observed uncovered beef soup and pulled pork that was just cooked in main kitchen area. CA: Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered beef soup and pulled pork that was just cooked.

Observed uncovered tortillas on prep table in front of grill in main kitchen area. CA: Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered tortillas on prep table in front of grill in main kitchen area.

Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler in main kitchen area with uncleanable stains. CA: All food contact surfaces should be easily cleanable at all times. PIC will have until 02/20/2024 to have white prep board in front of prep top cooler in main kitchen area replaced.

Observed all food items in upright RICs in main kitchen area out of original container not properly date marked. PIC stated that all items were prepped and put in RIC this morning. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC had employee to properly date mark all food items in upright RICs in main kitchen area.

Observed all food items in upright RICs not properly labeled with common names. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC had employee to label all food items in upright RICs in main kitchen area.

Observed sugar bins not labeled with common names. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC will have employee to label sugar bins with common name by today.

Observed wiping cloths stored improperly throughout facility. CA: Wiping cloths should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). PIC will make sure that wiping cloths are stored properly between uses.

Observed leak at employee handwashing sink on faucet. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have until 02/27/2024 to have leak at employee handwashing sink on faucet repaired.

Observed single-use service item (sour cream container) being used to store diced red tomatoes. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC stated that he will purchase more food grade containers to store diced red tomatoes.

Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood in main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will come up with a method to make sure the vent hood is cleaned more than once a week.

Observed no handwashing signage in women's restroom in the facility. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will have until 02/16/2024 to have a handwashing signage put in women's restroom in the facility.

Observed no handwashing signage in men's restroom in the facility. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will have until 02/16/2024 to have a handwashing signage put in men's restroom in the facility.

Observed single-use service items (cups and containers) stored on floor in packages in dry storage area. CA: Single-use service items should be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC will have employee to remove single-use service items from floor in dry storage area as soon as possible.

Observed several food items in RIC that were not labeled or easily identifiable. COS PIC put proper labeling on several food items in RIC that were not labeled or easily identifiable.

Observed potentially hazardous foods (raw steak and raw beef) being thawed in an improper manner by utilizing a fan to thaw meat. COS PIC discarded potentially hazardous foods (raw steak and raw beef). PIC has been educated on the proper ways to thaw out potentially hazardous foods.

Observed several dishes in kitchen area on dish shelf not inverted or covered where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or any other source of contamination. PIC will have several dishes in kitchen area on dish shelf cleaned and sanitized. PIC will place cleaned dishes properly on dish shelf to protect them from splash, dust, or any other source of contamination.

Observed several raw food items being stored in single-use containers in up right RIF. PIC will remove several raw food items being stored in single-use containers and replace with proper food grade containers.

Observed unapproved white RIF being used to store food items for consumers on right side corner in back area of kitchen beside upright RIF. PIC will have until 09/14/2023 to have unapproved white RIF in kitchen area replaced with approved commercial grade freezer.

Observed grease build-up on vent hood in kitchen area. PIC stated that the vent hood will be cleaned (7/17/2023) and replaced with new panels.

Observed several food items (diced tomatoes, bacon, cheese, steak, and chicken) in prep top cooler not tempting at 41 degrees or below. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC removed items from prep top cooler and placed them on an ice bath.

Observed certified food safety manager for another facility. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. PIC will have another employee certified for the facility.

Observed no EHP in facility. PIC stated that he did not know where it was. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee. PIC will have a copy in facility at all times.

Observed several food items in the main kitchen area that were not covered. CA: storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC covered food items.

Observed black build up in ice bin and ice machine. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize ice bin and ice machine.

Observed several items in the RIC not properly date marked. CA: A refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ingredient or a portion of a refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is subsequently combined with additional ingredients or portions of food shall retain the date marking of the earliest-prepared or first-prepared ingredient. PIC will have items dated in the RIC.

Observed several chemical containers being stored on the shelves with food product. CA: Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC will have chemical container separated from food product.

Observed a dented can in dry storage area not labeled DO NOT USE or separated from other can goods. CA: Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC will label dented cans or have a specific location for them.

Observed several items being stored in reused sour cream containers and to go bags. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will remove product from old sour cream containers and to go bags and place them in food grade containers.

Observed no test strips to test sanitizer solution at dishwasher. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order test strips to be able to test sanitizer solution at dishwasher.

Observed grease build up on vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed no drain plug on outside dumpster. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC will have drain plug installed.

Observed several ceiling tiles throughout facility that need to be replaced. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have several tiles throughout facility replaced.

Observed mop outside of facility not hung to properly dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will hang mop to properly dry.

Observed lights out under vent hood. CA: At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC will have lights changed out.

Observed several lights out in main kitchen area. CA: At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC will have light repaired to working order.

Observed no handwash signage at handwash sink. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will have a sign posted at handwash sink.

Observed ice scoops not being properly stored. One on the rack of drink machine and one on the top of ice machine. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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. PIC will have ice scoops stored properly.