Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060013098
Restaurant Name El Valle Mexican Restaurant
Phone Number +17048451417
Last Inspection Date 2014-02-18
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-12-31 95 routine
2018-06-07 complaint
2018-05-30 followup
2018-05-23 94 routine
2018-05-23 complaint
2017-12-29 97 routine
2017-10-13 followup
2017-10-03 98 routine
2017-04-19 followup
2017-04-19 96 routine
2016-11-08 97 routine
2016-10-12 95 routine
2016-06-04 followup
2016-06-03 94 routine
2016-06-03 followup
2016-02-12 followup
2016-02-05 94 routine
2015-08-05 95 routine
2015-01-29 97 routine
2014-07-09 95 routine
2014-02-18 99 routine
2013-10-10 97 routine
2013-06-18 98 routine
2013-01-03 98 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-12-31 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed missing tiles on the wall above the grill and damage to the door frame at the
2018-12-31 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed spray bar the dish machine wrapped in plastic wrapping.
2018-12-31 39 3-304.14 wiping cloths, use limitation - c maintain sanitizer buckets at proper concentrations. observed one sanitizer bucket at 0ppm chlorine.
2018-12-31 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed chicken stored under a prep. counter to thaw.
2018-12-31 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed one container of pork carnitas with a prep. date of 12/20. cdi- product discarded.
2018-12-31 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -p observed the dish machine operating at 0ppm chlorine. cdi- machine was primed until 50ppm chlorine was achieved.
2018-12-31 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw chicken stored above salsas in the walk in cooler. cdi- storage rearranged.3-304.15(a) discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -p ob
2018-12-31 8 6-301.11 provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -pf observed no hand soap at a handsink in the kitchen. cdi- soap provided.
2018-05-23 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed an employee strain lettuce into a hand sink. cdi through instruction; additional lettuce was strained in a prep. sink.
2018-05-23 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw shell eggs stored above sliced tomatoes in a flip top reach in cooler. cdi- storage rearranged. improvements made to food storage since previous inspection.
2018-05-23 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed several foods in grill coolers cold holding above 45f (see chart). some products were transferred to the walk in cooler while other products had ice bags placed onto them to k
2018-05-23 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed refried beans, pork carnitas, and salsa containers in the walk in cooler without datemarks. cdi- products were dated accurately.
2018-05-23 18 3-501.14(b) quickly cool tcs foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. food must be to 45f within 4 hours. -p observed 3 high volume covered containers of shredded lettuce (product filled 10 inches in container) in the walk in cooler be
2018-05-23 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed items such as shredded lettuce and salsa cooling in high volume container
2018-05-23 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed grill cooler drawers cold holding foods above 45f. ensure equipment can maintain tcs foods at 45f or lower. discontinue use of cooler until it is functioning properly.
2018-05-23 54 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed an employees coat being stored directly on top of a meat grinding machine in the dry storage room.
2018-05-23 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed 2 chemical spray bottles at the dish machine without labels on them. cdi- labels were added.7-207.11 store labeled, employee medications to prevent contami
2017-12-29 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed vegetable soup with date mark 12/18/2017 that should have been used on later than 12/24/2017. cd
2017-12-29 13 3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in the low boy and raw eggs over rte onions in the prep unit. cdi - pic rearranged stora
2017-10-03 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed open door on the outside dumpster. -0-
2017-10-03 49 5-202.13 backflow prevention, air gap - p provide an air gap between the end of the effluent pipe and the drain at the required size. observed direct plumbed drain connecting the effluent pipes of the 3-comp sink, dish machine and bar 4-comp sink. vr no l
2017-10-03 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed buildup in the bottom of drawers used to stored to-go eating utensils. -0-
2017-10-03 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wet nested metal pans on the drying shelf of the dish pit. -1- repeat
2017-10-03 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed large pan of refried beans in the walk in cooler at 44f date marked thursday that should have be
2017-04-19 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf observed consumer advisory on menu with a dish identified as raw or undercooked. cdi - pic removed from menu and n
2017-04-19 13 3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p observed raw eggs stored over raw beef in the prep cooler beside the back door. cdi - pic moved eggs to lower shelf than the beef. -0-
2017-04-19 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed carnitas steak stored at 93f on the pre table at the beginning of the inspection. cdi - pic voluntarily discarded. -0-
2017-04-19 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed cooked steak and other tcs foods stored in the flip top unit by back door without date marking present. -1.5-
2017-04-19 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed no labels on the shakers and squeeze bottles at the cook line. label these with the common name of the food. -1- repeat
2017-04-19 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wet stacked metal pans on the drying rack in the dish area. pic corrected dishwasher and he started towel drying them instead. pic intervened again and is training all dish
2017-04-19 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed drain line blocked at the prep sink, leak at the 4-comp sink and handsink near the dish machine not turning all the way off. repair. -0-
2017-04-19 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed damaged wall beside hot sauce station in the dining room, water damaged ceilin
2017-04-19 37 3-303.12 storage or display of food in contact with water or ice - c foods shall not contact undrained ice or water. observed undrained water in cut lettuce in the walk in. -1- repeat
2016-11-08 43 4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. observed unprotected lip area on styrofoam cups. keep in plastic wrapping or dispense them from a dispenser to protect the lip area. -0-
2016-11-08 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wet stacked pans on the drying rack in he kitchen and cups at the bar. separate these and allow to air dry. cdi - stacking method demonstrated during the inspection. -1- re
2016-11-08 37 3-303.12 storage or display of food in contact with water or ice - c ice or water in direct contact with food shall drain away from the food. observed cut lettuce stored in large bin with water. use a drain pan and top lettuce with ice for crisping. -0-
2016-11-08 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed unlabeled spices in the bar used for drinks and unlabeled worcestershire sauce at the cook line. label these with the comm
2016-11-08 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed deep bin of lettuce cooling from 11 am still at 54f at 4:15pm. cdi - pic v
2016-11-08 18 3-501.14(b) quickly cool tcs foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. food must be to 45f within 4 hours. -p observed deep bin of lettuce prepared while cold at room temperature at 54f five hours after beginning to cool. cdi - pic volun
2016-10-12 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed shelving unit used to dry equipment beginning to rust. replace. observed several burned out light bulbs at the dish washing area. have replaced.
2016-10-12 13 3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p observed shrimp stored below raw beef ion the walk in cooler. cdi-the shrimp was moved to another shelf. repeat.
2016-10-12 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed guacamole cooling with tightly covered wrapping. cdi-the container was
2016-10-12 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed two wet wiping cloths stored on the counter. cdi-the cloths were moved to a sanitizer bucket.3-304.14(d) maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. maintain sa
2016-10-12 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed several pans stacked wet on the clean storage rack. cdi-the pans were brought back for rewashing and sanitizing and for proper air drying.
2016-10-12 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed base boards upon entrance to the walk in cooler in poor repair. have repaire
2016-10-12 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed faucet leaking at the prep sink. manager stated that a plumber has been called and will be out by the end of this week.
2016-10-12 43 4-903.11 store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed box of napkins stored on the floor next to the mens restroom.
2016-06-03 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed stacked pans on drying rack with sticker residue present on the outside of one container touching the food contact surface of the next pan. cdi - pic
2016-06-03 13 3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p observed raw shrimp stored under raw ground beef on small shelf to the left just inside the walk in door. cdi - pic moved shrimp to top shelf and moved ground beef below. -1.5-3-302.11(a) se
2016-06-03 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed ambient air in prep cooler at 56f and foods at 52-59f. cdi - pic called repair tech for service visit and moved foods to walk in to cool before placing them in second prep unit
2016-06-03 6 2-301.12. follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-p observed food employees washing hands at the handsink for less than 10 seconds. cdi -pic instructed
2016-06-03 8 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pf observed no paper towels in the bar during the inspection, but there was no one working in the area,. cdi - pic replaced paper towel roll. -0-
2016-06-03 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed tightly wrapped guacamole and cut tomatoes cooling in walk in. cdi - conta
2016-06-03 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed leak at faucet of 3-comp sink. repair.
2016-06-03 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed freshly washed wet stacked pans on the drying rack near the dish machine. cdi - pic separated these on the drying rack to facilitate air drying. -0-
2016-06-03 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed prep unit not holding proper temperatures. repair tech called to ser4vice unit. -0-observed cracked entrance to walk in cooler. repair and make easily cleanable.
2016-06-03 34 4-203.12(b) ambient air and water thermometers shall be accurate.-pf observed ambient air thermometer as part of the unit reading 42f. ambient air, as verified three times, was 56f at its lowest point near the door opening. repair tech called for service
2016-06-03 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. observed absorbent ceiling tiles in restrooms and over bar area. install cleanable tiles. -0- repeat
2016-02-05 1 2-102.12 certified food protection manager - c observed no pic without any training to be a certified food protection manager.
2016-02-05 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-pf pic claimed no knowledge of employee health policies. cdi-gave handout and will check during verification. verification requ
2016-02-05 13 3-302.11(a)(4) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. observed bowls of onions and cilantro double stacked in reach-in without wrapping/cover. cdi-food disposed of.
2016-02-05 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -p observed sanitizer less than 50ppm chlorine in sanitizer bucket and 3rd compartment in 3-comp sink. use test strips to check for proper concentrations (50-200). cdi-added more bleach.
2016-02-05 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed cooked jalepenos in reach-in not date marked. guacamole, several types of cut vegetables, salsa, and cooked chicken without date
2016-02-05 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed beef in upper part of fajita cooler quadruple stacked in plastic bags. meat at top 55f. needs to maintain 45f or below. do not stack too high, monitor temperatures and keep
2016-02-05 34 4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pf. observed no thin probe thermometer available. verification required
2016-02-05 45 4-202.11 food-contact surfaces-cleanability - pf. observed several split and cracked containers and lids. dispose of food service equipment that is broken.
2016-02-05 53 6-101.11 surface characteristics-indoor areas - c. observed moldy ceiling tiles in women's bathroom. replace moldy tiles.
2016-02-05 54 6-303.11 intensity-lighting - c. observed lighting inadequate in walk-in, had to use flashlight to see what was in containers and read thermometer. inadequate lighting at 3-compartment sink in bar. need min. of 10 foot candles of light in walk-in, lig
2015-08-05 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - c observed torn gasket on upright refrigerator. 2 make table units are holding temperatures marginally at 45 f at lowest thermostat adjustment. units should be serviced so food temperatures can be
2015-08-05 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-p observed pre made disinfectant properly labeled. use only approved sanitizer at proper concentration for use on food contact surfaces.
2015-08-05 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed tamale in reachin which were 52 f. these were reportedly inadvertantly left out overnight and refrigerated early morning. product was discarded. observed individually portion
2015-08-05 14 r4-601.11 (a) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - p observed biofilm inside top of ice machine. gave instruction for 3-step cleaning process.
2015-08-05 1 2-102.11 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. 2-101.11 pic shall be present during all hours of operation.-pf manager was not certified in food protection. pic with certification was not present.
2015-01-29 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking - pf: observed cooked meat inside walk in cooler and small prep cooler without dates. cdi-manager stated foods were cooked yesterday. dated foods.3-5
2015-01-29 14 4-602.11 equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency - p: clean inside ceiling of big ice machine. cdi-cleaned during inspection
2015-01-29 53 6-501.11 repairing-premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods - c: replace burned out light bulbs in kitchen and men's room. back wall in walk in cooler starting to rust. repair.
2014-07-09 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - c observed badly damaged fryer basket and basket utensil. observed walk-in shelving to be rusty. rusty items shall not be used in the food service. do not paint the rusty shelves, they must be rep
2014-07-09 31 3-501.15 cooling methods - pf observed the chicken that was found to be out of temperature to be stacked. this prevents proper cooling. -cdi items were discarded.
2014-07-09 18 3-501.14 cooling - p observed chicken cooked on the previous day to be at 47f-48f. -cdi items were discarded.
2014-07-09 14 4-601.11 (a) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - p observed soda nozzles at the bar and soda gun holsters at the bar to be soiled. -cdi items were removed for cleaning.
2014-07-09 1 2-102.12 certified food protection manager - c observed facility pic to have approved documentation of training, but to not be present at the time of inspection. this is a 2 point deduction as of january 1st 2014. -repeat
2014-02-18 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking - pf observed cooked vegetable items and soup not to be date marked. -cdi c. elmore instructed that the items be date marked. frozen items shall b
2014-02-18 1 2-102.12 certified food protection manager - c observed facility pic to have approved documentation of training, but to not be present at the time of inspection. this is a 2 point deduction as of january 1st 2014.
2013-10-10 37 3-305.14 food preparation observed a staff member to use gloves that had been used to handle raw shrimp, to then touch a cooked ready-to-eat item. -cdi the item was placed back on the grill and seared at the instruciton of the inspector. do not touch
2013-10-10 4 2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco observed a personal drink (coffee) set on a counter over the food service hot holding area. always store drinks below food storage and prep surfaces. -cdi drink was moved.
2013-10-10 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment observed the 3 compartment sink to be in need of recaulking to the wall. repair the caulk. observed the splash shield at the bar handsink/utensil sink to be in need of replacement/repair. it is curr
2013-10-10 40 3-302.15 washing fruits and vegetables observed a container of avacados in the prep cooler ready for use that still had the stickers on them. properly wash all fruits and vegetables before they are placed out to be used. remove all stickers in the wash
2013-06-18 41 a) except as specified under ? (b) of this section; in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (b) in food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) with their handles above the top of th
2013-06-18 39 a) cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (1) maintained dry; and (2) used for no other purpose. (b) cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be
2013-06-18 1 observed no certified person in charge present at the time of arrival.
2013-01-03 39 a) cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (1) maintained dry; and(2) used for no other purpose. (b) cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be
2013-01-03 37 observed food items stacked in the freezer in such a manner that the sheet tray pans of the food on the top are pressing into the actual food items they are set upon. they should be covered in plastic or otherwise arranged such that the food is not being
2013-01-03 45 observed damaged fryer baskets. do not use fryer baskets with broken metal pieces. observed rusty shelving in the walk-in cooler. do not paint rusty shelving; it must be replaced or professionally re-coated. observed torn cooler gakset. repair and tor
2013-01-03 34 a) food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be accurate to ?1oc in the intended range of use. pf (b) food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in fahrenheit shall be
2013-01-03 53 observed some ceiling and wall tile damage. please repair all such damage.
2013-01-03 49 a plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid; liquid; or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the food establishment; including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not
2013-01-03 7 a) food employees shall wash their hands as specified under ? 2-301.12.(b) except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under section 3-302.15 or as specified in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section; food employees may not contact exposed; rea
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