Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060014833
Restaurant Name El Paisano
Phone Number +17045685118
Last Inspection Date 2016-09-28
Last Inspection Score 97

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-12-18 94 routine
2018-09-28 95 routine
2018-06-25 followup
2018-06-15 93 routine
2018-06-13 complaint
2018-03-26 92 routine
2017-12-20 91 routine
2017-09-27 91 routine
2017-06-23 92 routine
2017-01-13 94 routine
2016-11-09 complaint
2016-09-28 97 routine
2016-09-09 complaint
2016-06-30 complaint
2015-12-15 97 routine
2015-08-11 96 routine
2015-01-26 97 routine
2014-06-23 92 routine
2013-09-26 96 routine
2013-01-08 0 complaint
2012-12-14 96 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-12-18 54 6-202.11 shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. observed an uncovered light bulb under the hood vents. have covered.
2018-12-18 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed a large leak coming from the plumbing underneath the 3-compartment sink. manager stated that they are in the process of having it fixed. repeat.*the faucets have been replaced that was noted
2018-12-18 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed leaks coming from the walk in cooler ceiling. needs repair. repeat.
2018-12-18 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed a live roach in the facility. increase pest control methods.
2018-12-18 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw chicken, and raw steak stored in the same container as cooked chicken. cdi-all items were removed from the container. repeat.
2018-12-18 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-pf observed missing employee health policy. cdi-the health policy was provided.
2018-12-18 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. observed no certified food protection manager onsite. repeat.
2018-09-28 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. observed no certified food protection manager onsite. repeat.
2018-09-28 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 no date marking for the cooked food product in the walk in cooler. cdi-the items were properly date marked.
2018-09-28 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the shelf in the walk in cooler. cdi-the cloth was removed.
2018-09-28 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw shrimp stored on top of a container of chicken soup in the walk in cooler. cdi-the shrimp was moved to the bottom shelf.
2018-09-28 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed the faucet handle leaking water at the 3-compartment sink. have repaired.
2018-09-28 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed water leaking from the ceilings of both walk in coolers. the owner stated that they are still working on repairing the issue and is waiting on parts. have repaired. repeat.
2018-06-15 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 tiles at the ice machine. have repaired.
2018-06-15 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed cleaning needed to the cooler at the cook line. have cleaned.
2018-06-15 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed water leaking from the top of the walk in cooler. the manager is having the unit fixed today.
2018-06-15 34 4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pf observed a thermometer with dead batteries. a verification visit will be made within 10 days to ensure a thermometer has been pur
2018-06-15 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed the walk in cooler not holding at 45f or below. cdi-the cooler had been turned off and was turned back on.
2018-06-15 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer at the dish machine. cdi-the sanitizer was primed and is correctly reading the concentration of chlorine sanitizer.
2018-06-15 7 3-301.11(b) do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-p observed employee touching the chips with no gloves on. cdi-instructed the employee to wear gloves.
2018-06-15 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. observed no certified food protection manager onsite (servsafe). repeat.
2018-03-26 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. -pobserved raw proteins being stored on top of zip lock bags containing hot dogs and ham. cdi product was discarded due to date
2018-03-26 1 2-101.11 pic shall be present during all hours of operation. -pf2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.did not observe a certified food protection manager present during inspection. make sure to have a certif
2018-03-26 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 two ziplock bags of ham and one zip lock bag of hot dogs without a date marking. observed shrimp
2018-03-26 26 7-201.11 store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -p7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pfobserved two unlabeled bottles of cleaner/toxic material. cdi pic had bottles labeled.observed open uncovered
2018-03-26 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heatersand hoods is ansi certified or equivalent.white chest freezers are approved for household use only. ice cream cooler is in very bad
2018-03-26 46 4-501.14 warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency - c parts of ware washing such as spray arms, nozzles, baseboards, basins etc shall be cleaned prior to use, every 24 hours or as offten as accumulation occurs. observed build-up inside of ware washing ba
2018-03-26 53 6-501.12 floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. caution should be used to minimize food exposure.observed significant debris behind ice chest coolers and i
2017-12-20 54 6-202.11 shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.all ceiling lights are missing their sheilds.one light missing from the hood.
2017-12-20 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.ceiling is coming down over the walk in cooler, baseboard is missing near back handsink, and baseboard is loose along the pass throug
2017-12-20 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent.white chest freezers are approved for household use only. ice cream cooler is in very bad
2017-12-20 36 6-501.112 removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pest - c6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.observed live and dead pests in the facility today.
2017-12-20 26 7-201.11 store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -pobserved fabuloso in both walk in coolers over food- cdi discarded. observed cologne stored over clean dishes- cdi moved to chemical area.
2017-12-20 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -observed tcs foods in the 2nd walk in cooler were holding at >45f today. some were still cold enough on the interior of the foods- cdi foods moved to the working walk in cooler where the
2017-12-20 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.observed no certified food protection manager onsite today.
2017-09-27 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -pobserved no 0ppm chlorine in the santizer bottle today- cdi remade by pic so that it was 50-200ppm.
2017-09-27 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incor
2017-09-27 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pfobserved degreasor and santizier unlabeled in spray bottles- cdi labeled during inspection.
2017-09-27 36 6-501.112 removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pest - cobserved dead pests in facility.
2017-09-27 42 4-903.11 store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor.observed some crumb build up in a container used for clean lids.
2017-09-27 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair.observed a leaking spigot and drain pipe at the 3 comp sink.
2017-09-27 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.observed build up on the gaskets, 2 door reach in racks, handles to flip top table, and hood unit.
2017-09-27 53 6-501.12 floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. caution should be used to minimize food exposure.build up on floor under equipment, on walls, and on light
2017-09-27 54 6-202.11 shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.multiple lights in the ktichen do not have covers and are not coated.
2017-09-27 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent.observed a badly damaged freezer(ice cream cooler), household freezers, and torn gaskets
2017-06-23 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.observed a leaking walk in freezer and cooler- no food is being stored below leak.observed torn gaskets on the walk in cooler and two door reach in cooler- replace all gaskets that are torn.observed a badly broke
2017-06-23 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with nontcs foods as required to avoid contamination.observed 0ppm sanitizer in the spray bottle today- remade during insp
2017-06-23 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -pobserved the flip top table froze up today and holding tcs foods at >45f today- all foods in and on table discarded to correct.
2017-06-23 26 7-102.11 common name-working containers - pfobserved a purple chemical that was not labeled in its spray bottle- labeled by pic during inspectionobserved raid onsite that is only approved for household use- remove from facility and never use here.
2017-06-23 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.observed build up on gaskets and the light on the line.
2017-06-23 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.observed pests in the facility. contact a pest control company to treat. reduce crevices for them to hide, check shipments for infestation, and increase cleaning.
2017-06-23 51 5-501.17 provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
2017-06-23 52 5-501.115 maintaining refuse areas and enclosures - cobserved grease on the ground today around the grease bin.
2017-06-23 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.observed gaps in the baseboard or missing baseboard in the kitchen.observed a peeling ceiling and part falling in over walk in cooler
2017-06-23 54 6-202.11 shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.observed multiple lights without shields today- provide shiels, sleeves with caps, or coated bulbs.
2017-06-23 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair.observed the 3 comp. sink leaking at the spigot and the drain pipe.
2017-01-13 1 observed no certified food protection manager onsite today.2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
2017-01-13 21 observec cooked chicken that had been made 8 days ago- discarded during inspection. be sure to count the day of cooking/opening as day one.observed ham and hotdogs opened 2 days prior with no date on them- back dated during inspection to correct.3-501.17
2017-01-13 26 observed clorox in a bottle labeled as cloro y aqua- dumped out and diluted to correct.7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf
2017-01-13 45 observed a torn gasket on the reach in cooler near the front on the kitchen. observed a leaking walk in freezer-repair.4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.
2017-01-13 14 observed sanitizer bottle used on prep surfaces at >200ppm. remixed so that it was 50-200ppm.4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p
2017-01-13 51 observed no covered recepticle in the women's bathroom.5-501.17 provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
2017-01-13 53 observed loose baseboard in the kitchen, holes in wall, missing and broken tiles, and the ceiling in bad repair.clean ceiling fan in the kitchen as well.observed rusted flooring in both walk in coolers and broken metal in the storage cooler that does not
2017-01-13 54 observed all lights in the kitchen without guards or coated bulbs. provide these for all flourescent lights in entire kitchen and provide a shield for one light on the cook line.6-202.11 light bulbs, protective shielding - c
2017-01-13 49 observed tape around the piping at the dishwasher- repair correctly.5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
2016-09-28 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. clean build up f food debris from back guards of meat slicer.
2016-09-28 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. repair leak in both walk in coolers. repair leaks in both walk in coolers.
2016-09-28 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed multiple live roaches in kitchen area. facility has pest control service records dated 1 week pior to inspeciton. continue working with pest control service provider to elimin
2016-09-28 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p nearly all tcs food in walk in cooler holding above 45f. cdi - tillapia relocated to low prep cooler as it was iced down the night before and still below 45f; all other tcs foods discard
2015-12-15 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. repair leak in both walk in coolers.
2015-12-15 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-p chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle above 200ppm chlorine; bleached out test strips. cdi - diluted to 200ppm.
2015-12-15 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 cooked chicken dated 12-5-15 in walk in cooler; discard date should have been 12-11-15. cdi - discarded.
2015-12-15 11 3-101.11 p food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. observed mold on fresh garlic in walk in cooler. cdi - discarded.
2015-12-15 8 6-301.14 post a handwash sign at each handsink. hand washing signs missing in two of the rest rooms. cdi - signs left with pic to post.
2015-08-11 6 general comment2-301.15 only wash hands in handwashing sink.-pf employee rinsed hands at 3 compartment sink. cdi - instructed to only wash hands at handsink; hands rewashed.
2015-08-11 8 general comment6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pf no papertowels available in men's and women's restrooms. cdi - papertowels stocked. 6-301.14 post a handwash sign at each handsink. no handwashing
2015-08-11 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 multiple foods such as cooked chicken wings, beef soup, and menudo soup in the walk in cooler cooked on previous days and not date marked. c
2015-08-11 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p rice in steam table holding at 130f. cdi - reheated to 165f+.
2015-08-11 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 diced tomatoes preped earlier and placed in the flip top to cool. cdi - tomatoes p
2015-08-11 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. repair the broken floor tile behind the bar. remove the cardboard from the floor of the
2015-08-11 26 general comment7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf spray bottle of oven cleaner in kitchen with no label. cdi - pic labeled during the inspection.
2015-01-26 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability - c. all floors shall be smooth and easily cleanable. observed missing tiles behind the bar.
2015-01-26 51 5-501.17 toilet room receptacle, covered - c. a covered receptacle shall be provided in all women's restrooms for sanitary napkin disposal. observed no covered receptacles in any of the women's bathrooms.
2015-01-26 45 .4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - c. all equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. observed missing handles on the beer coolers behind the bar. observed cracked gaskets on the interior of the reach in freezer.
2015-01-26 14 .4-602.11 equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency - p. all in use utensils shall be sanitized every four hours to prevent cross contamination. pic stated that the spoons on the hot holding table are cleaned once nightly. cdi by instruction.
2014-06-23 54 6-403.11 designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - c. observed employee foods being stored over consumer foods. cdi by instruction.
2014-06-23 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - c. observed two leaking walk in coolers.
2014-06-23 37 3-305.11 food storage-preventing contamination from the premises - c. observed raw meat being stored on the shelf of the reach in cooler across from the grill. observed a beer being stored on top of ready to eat limes. cdi-limes and meat(s) were voluntari
2014-06-23 14 4-501.114 manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration and hardness - p. observed a bottle labeled sanitizer with 0ppm chlorine. cdi- concentration of sanitizer spray bottle was raised to 100ppm.
2014-06-23 6 2-301.14 when to wash - p. observed an employee change gloves without a handwashing in between. cdi- employee washed his hands before donning on a new pair of gloves.
2014-06-23 1 2-102.12 certified food protection manager - c. observed no servsafe or equivalent. cdi by instruction. r.
2013-09-26 2 an effective employee health policy shall be in place in order to prevent food bourn illnesses. observed no employee health policy present. cdi- employee health policy was given to pic.
2013-09-26 8 all handwashing sinks shall be supplied with a handwashing sign. observed no handwashing signs in any of the bathrooms. cdi- hand washing signs were given to pic.
2013-09-26 34 a thin probed metal stemmed thermometer shall be provided for taking the temperature of thin massed foods. observed no thermometer present for taking the temperature of thin massed foods. cdi by instruction.
2013-09-26 54 employee drinks shall be stored in a designated area. observed an employee drink being stored in the reach in cooler behind the bar. cdi- employee drink was voluntarily discarded.
2013-09-26 45 all equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. observed all of the handles on the reach in coolers behind the bar to be broken.
2012-12-14 21 all potentially hazardous; ready to eat foods in refrigeration for more than 24hrs must be labeled with date of preparation or discard date. observed several items in prep unit on line with out dates. cdi by instruction. handout given to pic. observed
2012-12-14 54 properly shield or provide shatter proof bulbs for all lighting. observed all lights in kitchen with out shields.
2012-12-14 53 general repair needed of floors; walls and ceilings throughout. observed damaged ceiling in kitchen above chip warming drawer and above walk in coolers. also observed rusted walls behind cook line and exposed plywood at bar in back area.keep storage are
2012-12-14 49 provide air gap for pre-wash and food preparation sink. observed both directly plumbed to wall.
2012-12-14 47 properly clean surface under flat top grill. observed with grease and food residue.
2012-12-14 45 maintain all equipment in good repair. replace knives with broken tips.note: all equipment must be nsf/ansi listed or equivalent. observed domestic type chest freezer in kitchen. not currently in use.
2012-12-14 39 once wet or soiled; cleaning towels must be stored in sanitizer. observed several towels on cutting board at steam table.
2012-12-14 26 maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm. observed spray bottle with pure bleach labeled as sanitizer. test strip was bleached out. cdi by diluting with water until 50ppm obtained.
2012-12-14 23 provide consumer advisory on menu for any foods served undercooked or raw. facility needs consumer advisory for huevos rancheros. currently ceviche is made with cooked shrimp. consumer advisory would be necessary for this item as well if made with raw
2012-12-14 2 must have an employee health policy in place to address reportable symptoms and illnesses. facility currently does not have complete health policy in place. cdi by instruction. handout given to pic.
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