El Dorado Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill

Observed chemical bottle not properly labeled in the kitchen around the dishwasher, Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS chemical bottle labeled with common name . correct BY 05/30/2026

Observed the employee with a hair longer than 1/2 inch in length, 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. Manager will have employee wear a beard guard with a beard longer than 1/2 in length. correct by 05/30/2026

Observed chips on the prep table not covered to prevent dust or chemical between serving, , 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 the manager had the chips coverd correctely between serving.

Observed a ice scoop stored on the side of the ice machine not properly covered between usage, 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. COS the scoop placed in a protected container between usage when not scooping ice from the ice machine.

Observed the wood on the wall behind the dishwasher need to seal or painted, walls and floor that show bare wood needed to seal or painted in the kitchen area. The manager will paint the wood by 6/20/25

we observed that some of the utensils stored on the shelves are not properly dried before storage. Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. the manager should ensure that utensils are properly dried before storage. correct by 01/30/2025

We observed that one of the microwaves in the main kitchen is not designed for commercial purposes. Microwave Ovens (C) (c) Microwave Ovens. Microwave ovens shall be in good repair and meet the safety standards specified in 21 CFR 1030.10 for Microwave ovens. correct be 02/28/2025

Observed grease buildup under the hood area above the flat grill and fryer area, all equipment need to be frequently cleaned or as needed to prevent the buildup of grease under the hood system. The hood area will cleaned by 01/30/2025

I observed that a bowl of beef was stored without a cover in the walk in cooler, 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. The manager should ensure that all stored food should be properly covered when stored. correct 10/04/2024

Observed the employee with a beard longer than 1/2 inch in length, 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. Manager will have employee wear a beard guard with a beard longer than 1/2 in length. correct by 10/03/2024

I observed that they do not have a test strip for testing the sanitizer strength. Ware washing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. The manager should ensure that there is a functional test strip for testing the sanitizing concentration. correct by 10/10/2024

Observed the ice scoop on the top on of the ice bend, 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. COS the ice scoop placed in the plastic bag.

Observed bare wood above the dishwasher in the kitchen area, f the nature of the food requires removal of rinds, peels, husks, or shells before consumption, the whole, uncut, raw food may be kept in untreated wood containers or treated wood containers if the containers are treated with a preservative that meets the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.3800 Preservatives for wood. The manager will paint the wood over the dishwasher by 3/30/24

Observed light cover missing on the light in the dry storage area, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. The light shield replaced by 11/2/23

Observed mildew on the chute inside of the ice machine, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. The manager will clean the inside of the ice machine by 7/12/23

Observed the ice scoop stored on to of the side of the ice machine not in a closed container to protect the food end of the ice scoop from contaminaation, all in-use utensil must be stored to protect the food end of the utensil form becoming contaminated, the scoop end need to be in a covered container between usage. COS the ice scoop was placed in a close container to protect the food end from becoming contaminated.