Tequila's Mexican Grill

Observed multiple foods items not covered in the prep bottom cooler in the main kitchen and drink spies in the bar area. CA: Ensure all foods items are covered or protected or resealed properly unless when they are in the process of cooling. COS: All concerned food were covered during the inspection.

Observed black mold-like substance on the drip plate, the corner surface and inner surface of the ice machine. CA: ensure all food contact surface are cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent buildup or mold-like substances accumulation. Ice machine shall be cleaned by 12/12/2025

Observed several food containers not date marked in the cooler, prep bottom cooler, inside and the outside walk-in cooler. Ensure all food are date marked (TCS/ RTE foods) COS: All today prep food were date marked and the food that were prep 24 hours prior were discarded.

Back door and door outside storage not self-closing and tight fitting. all doors must be self-closing.

Observed a few roaches on floor and wall in the main kitchen.

Observed scoops and knifes with handle part store and touching the food. Ensure the handles part are not touching the foods.

Observed accumulation of food debris on shelves inside the walk-in cooler.

Observed heavy grease accumulation on vent hood

Missing floor tiles in the 3-compartment sink area

Excessive buildup of grease on the ceiling and walls in the grill area.

Observed several food items_ shrimp, beans, tomato sauce chicken- not covered in the walk-in cooler, the bottom part of make table. corrective action (CA): All food shall be coved protected from contamination. person in charge was informed to keep food protected and covered at all times; expected when foods are actively cooling. Corrected on site (COS): they were covered during inspection.

observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Ensure food are store 6 inches off the floor

Observed employees with bracelets on wrists while handling the food — no more than plain wedding bands on hand and wrists.

Back door and doors to both outside storage room not self-closing and are tight-fitting. All doors leading outside shall be self-closing and tight-fitting, fully closed at all times.

Observed cup stored in rice and spoons stored in Pico with handles touching the food. Ensure measuring cups are not stored in food and use proper scoops with handles. Also, ensure handles are not touching the foods.

The walk-in cooler must be serviced since the ambient temperature is 43°F and rises up. Please contact the health department when service for a follow-up checkup. Also, the person in charge was asked to log the temperature of the food to make sure the foods are safe.

Buildup of ice in the chest freezer and reach in freezer in dry storage and main kitchen.

Observed accumulation of food debris on shelves inside the walk-in cooler. Also, grease accumulation on the fryer baskets.

Observed grease and food debris accumulation around the outside part of the vent hood.

Observed several food items- pork, cheese, chicken- not held at 41°F or below in the walk-in cooler for cold holding. Corrective action: all TCS (time/temperature for safety control) 41°F or below for cold holding. Corrected on-site (COS): all concerned foods were discarded.

Observed food boxes stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Also, observed onion and bean bags stored on the floor in outside storage. Store all food at least 6 inches off the floor.

Back door and doors to both outside storage room not self-closing and are tight-fitting. All doors leading outside shall be self-closing and tight-fitting, fully closed at all times.

The walk-in cooler, display cooler, and 2-door reach-in freezer are not in good repair and cannot maintain food at the proper temperature. The person in charge was informed that equipment shall be serviced, and the health department shall be notified for equipment follow-up.