3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Cut avocados did not have stickers removed prior to use. Please ensure avocados are being washed and stickers removed.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Heavy grease build-up on hood vent system above grill station. Please have this area cleaned.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Gasket torn on right reach in cooler door.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Grease build-up on hood vent system above grill station. Food debris build-up inside door gaskets of reach-in coolers. Please have this area cleaned.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther
Official wording
Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P): Large flat of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat produce inside reach-in salsa cooler. CDI: Eggs moved to bottom shelf.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
notedCode 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insectsPests
Official wording
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Few flies observed in food truck area.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
4-101.11 (A) Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. (P) facility is using plastic grocery bags to hold their tortillas. These grocery bags are not food grade and not designed to be in contact with unprotected food. EC Wall to return in three business days to ensure plastic grocery bags are replaced with food grade storage containers or bags
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Grease build-up on hood vent system above grill station. Please have this area cleaned.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf): Container stored on handwashing sink faucet. CDI: Item removed during inspection.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf): Knives stored on magnetic strip with visible food debris on them. CDI: Knives moved to be cleaned.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Salsa cups stacked very high inside flip top cooler; and top portion of them are holding above 41F. TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. CDI: Excess salsas moved to reach-in.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottles containing chemical cleaners are unlabeled. Working containers shall be labeled with the common name of the contents. CDI: Labels added.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11; Core; Food is being stored inside plastic grocery bag containers. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Grease build-up on hood vent system above grill station. Please have this area cleaned.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Cleaning is needed to remove the build-up around the handles of the refrigerator lid and the overhead air conditioning unit that has dust in the vent. Overall food service areas are very clean and well maintained.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.