| Violation Date |
Code |
Description |
| 2018-07-09 |
54 |
general comment 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - observed 2 cell phones stored on prep tables. observed vitamins on top of the ice machine. |
| 2018-07-09 |
45 |
general comment 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. - observed a non nsf can opener. replace with an nsf or ansi approved one.4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repai |
| 2018-07-09 |
42 |
4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - observed containers and cups stacked wet. |
| 2018-07-09 |
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 chicken cooling in the drawer cooler on the cook line and lettuce coolin |
| 2018-07-09 |
13 |
3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p - observed raw shell eggs stored above bread in the reach in cooler. cdi - eggs were removed. |
| 2017-11-27 |
53 |
6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac ventsshall be maintained in good repair. observed recently installed frp with gaps at wall above handwash sink, needing repair, a |
| 2017-11-27 |
26 |
7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled. cdi- bottle labeled. |
| 2017-11-27 |
21 |
3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed carnitas in drawer cooler cooked more than 24 hrs ago not date marked and a container of salsa verde prepared more than 24 hrs ago |
| 2017-08-01 |
4 |
2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed an employee drink stored on prep table. cdi- drink removed. |
| 2017-08-01 |
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 3 deep and tightly covered containers of tcs enchilada sauce made from coo |
| 2017-08-01 |
38 |
2-303.11 remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. observed employee wearing a bracelet while prepping food. cdi- employee removed bracelet. |
| 2017-08-01 |
53 |
6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac ventsshall be maintained in good repair. observed recently installed frp with gaps at wall above handwash sink, needing repair, a |
| 2017-05-08 |
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 recently installed frp with gaps at wall needing repair and missing baseboard |
| 2017-05-08 |
45 |
4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. 4-101.17 wood, use limitation - c observed non approved raw wood tortilla press in use. needs to be nsf or equivalent or be made of |
| 2017-05-08 |
42 |
4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed a few pans and containers tight stacked while still wet. |
| 2017-05-08 |
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 container of lettuce cooling an hour in a deep and tighly sealed cont |
| 2017-01-10 |
13 |
3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed cut advocado stored in same food pan with raw shell eggs in cooler make table. cdi- advocado voluntarily disposed of. |
| 2017-01-10 |
17 |
3-403.11 reheat all tcs foods to 165f within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -p observed big pot of beans that had been on stove approx. 4 hrs awaiting reheating at 85 degrees. cdi- beans voluntarily disposed of by pic. |
| 2017-01-10 |
38 |
2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. observed one employee not wearing a hat or hair restraint during food prep. |
| 2017-01-10 |
45 |
4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent.observed a tortilla press that does not meet nsf or equivalent standards and has peeling paint on it. need to replace witheuipment t |
| 2017-01-10 |
53 |
6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.observed recently installed walls and shelving still in contruction phase that are made of raw wood. have sealed and/or properlypaint |
| 2016-08-11 |
47 |
general comment 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - observed cleaning needed in the gaskets of the prep unit. clean gaskets. |
| 2016-08-11 |
45 |
general comment 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. - observed a split gasket on the prep unit. replace gasket. |
| 2016-08-11 |
19 |
3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p - observed a container of beef on the grill at 117f. cdi - beef was placed in the stove to reheat. observed cooked onions on the counter at 86f. cdi - onions were voluntarily discarded. |
| 2016-08-11 |
8 |
repeat violation 6-301.14 post a handwash sign at each handsink. - observed no handwashing signs at any sinks. cdi - signs were provided. |
| 2016-08-11 |
1 |
2-101.11 pic shall be present during all hours of operation.-pf- certified pic was not present upon ehs arrival. |
| 2016-05-02 |
53 |
6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. observed recently installed walls and shelving still in contruction phase that are made of raw wood. have sealed and/or properly pai |
| 2016-05-02 |
45 |
4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent.observed a tortilla press that does not meet nsf or equivalent standards and has peeling paint on it. need to replace witheuipment t |
| 2016-05-02 |
8 |
6-301.14 post a handwash sign at each handsink. handwash signs in restroom and kitchen handsinks were recently removed, need replacing. |
| 2016-05-02 |
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 cook handle sliced avocado for plate garnish with bare hands. cdi- cook corrected, put on gloves to handle |
| 2016-05-02 |
4 |
2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco - c employees should eat in designated area away from restaurant food and prep areas. observed employee eating in kitchen using prep table next to in prep. cdi- employee removed food, cleaned prep area. |
| 2016-02-12 |
45 |
4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed a tortilla press that does not meet nsf or equivalent standards and has peeling paint on it. need to replace with euipment |
| 2016-02-12 |
17 |
3-403.11 reheat all tcs foods to 165f within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -p observed rice reheating in rice warmer at 155 degrees approx. 3 hrs since reheating began, rice never met 165 based on its heat setting. cdi- rice voluntarily |
| 2016-02-12 |
13 |
3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed packaged raw beef in stand up fridge stored above containers of lettuce and various produce. cdi- observed no cross contamination evidence, food re-arranged in fridge by final cook |
| 2015-09-10 |
34 |
4-203.12 ambient air and water thermometers shall be accurate.-pf thermometer inside drawer cooler appears in-accurate, needs replacing. |
| 2015-09-10 |
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 kitchen handwash sink needing re-caulking or refastening at wall. observed wal |
| 2015-09-10 |
54 |
6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed several instances of employees personal food items stored co-mingled with restaurant food. need to store personal food items separate fro |
| 2015-04-10 |
53 |
6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair. observed handwash sink needing re fastening to wall andre-caulking in kitchen. observed a golfball sized hole in front of freezer, needs patching/ repair.general comment: owner said |
| 2015-04-10 |
45 |
4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. main prep cooler is not working, needs repair. cooler is not currently used for tcs foods. |
| 2015-04-10 |
37 |
3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. box of unwashed advocados stored on floor. cdi- box stored off the floor. |
| 2015-04-10 |
13 |
3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce and veggies in refrigerator. cdi- food properly stored by final cook temperature. |
| 2014-09-29 |
53 |
6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair. observed handwash sink needing re fastening to wall and re-caulking in kitchen. observed small ceiling water leak in kitchen, needs repair. |
| 2014-09-29 |
26 |
7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed non labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. cdi- bottle labeled. |
| 2014-09-29 |
4 |
2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed employee bottle drink stored above canned goods on dry good rack. cdi- drink removed. |
| 2014-06-05 |
36 |
6-202.15 protect outer openings from pests. observed back door broken from hinges leaving large enough gaps in door that pests could enter. |
| 2014-06-05 |
20 |
3-501.15 cold hold tcs foods at 45 or below. observed prep cooler cold holding tcs foods (eggs, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce) at 55 degrees. inside thermometer reading 55 degrees. cdi- all foods said to have placed in cooler less than 4 hrs earlier were move |
| 2014-06-05 |
8 |
6-301.12 maintain hand towels at all hand sinks. hand sink had no hand towels. cdi- towels placed at hand sink, employees washed hands. |
| 2014-01-31 |
45 |
4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair, observed prep sink with a leaking pipe needing repair. |
| 2014-01-31 |
26 |
7-207.11 store employee medicines labeled and to prevent contamination of food or food contact surfaces. observed employee medicines stored on shelf above clean knives and canned goods. cdi- medicine properly stored. |
| 2014-01-31 |
4 |
2-401.11 store employee drinks covered and below food or food contact surfaces. observed drink stored above prep cooler. cdi- drink removed. |
| 2013-10-07 |
1 |
pic needs to be food safe certified by 1/1/14. |
| 2013-10-07 |
20 |
cold hold foods at 45 or below. observed prep cooler reading 50 degrees, tcs food on make table were 47-48 degrees, lettuce, sour cream and shell eggs. cdi- foods moved to refrigerator. cooler is to be serviced asap. will return within 10 days to check co |
| 2013-10-07 |
8 |
keep hand towels supplied at hand sinks. no hand towels available at handsink.- cdi. |
| 2013-10-07 |
41 |
properly store in use utensils. observed rice scoop stored in room temp water and ice scoop stored with handle down under ice. store in use utensils on clean dry surface, in water kept 135 min., or in the food with handle sticking out of food. |
| 2013-10-07 |
21 |
date mark all required tcs foods refrigerated more than 24 hrs, per nc food code. observed a few tcs salsas and cooked menudo over 24 hrs old that had not been date marked. cdi- foods properly dated. |
| 2013-05-13 |
41 |
cup being used as an ice scoop in ice machine. use ice scoop with handle stickin up out of ice or stored on clean dry surface. |
| 2013-05-13 |
36 |
observed a few small insects; fruit flies; some baby roaches at back door. have restaurant properly for insects. |
| 2013-05-13 |
21 |
date mark all required rte/tcs foods per nc food code. observed several food items not being date marked. cdi- pic date marked all required foods. cdi- foods date marked. |
| 2013-05-13 |
20 |
cold hold foods at 45 or below. observed make table cold holding tcs foods at 60 degrees including shell eggs; sour cream; sliced tomatoes; and cheese. cdi- eggs were voluntarily disposed of. all other out of temp items said to have been in cooler for les |
| 2013-05-13 |
1 |
pic needs to be food safe certified by 1/1/14. |
| 2013-02-04 |
41 |
observed styrofoam cup used as ice scoop. use scoop with handle. |
| 2013-02-04 |
54 |
clean restroom fan vent of dust build up. |
| 2013-02-04 |
42 |
air dry all dishes and utensils. observed a few dishes; pans; and cups being tight stacked while still wet. |
| 2013-02-04 |
21 |
date mark all required rte/tcs foods per nc food code. observed no date marking system in place. cdi- pic date marked all required foods. |
| 2013-02-04 |
1 |
pic needs to be food safe certified by 1/1/14. |
| 2012-10-29 |
4 |
observed open drink stored on prep table. all employee beverages must be covered and stored below a food contact surface and to prevent cross contamination. [.2616 (e)] cdi- drink removed. |
| 2012-10-29 |
8 |
handwash sink in restroom is broken; must be repaired. will return within 10 days to see sink has been repaired. |
| 2012-10-29 |
19 |
observed a fryer basket with cooked peppers and onions that was 88 degrees; not being kept hot held. mgr said it had been cooked a few hrs earlier. hot hold foods at 135 min. cdi- food voluntarily disposed of. observed meat hot holding in a pan halfway of |
| 2012-10-29 |
2 |
no employee health policy available. cdi- gave mgr. employee health policy to review with employees. |
| 2012-10-29 |
45 |
observed non-approved retail plastic bags in use to make tortillas. only use food safe approved materials. |
| 2012-10-29 |
21 |
observed some salsa in refrigerator not being date labeled. date label rte foods per nc food code. cdi- corrected by instruction. |
| 2012-10-29 |
1 |
pic needs to be food safe certified by 1/1/14. |