TAQUERIA EL MAGUEY, 5629 W 38TH ST, Indianapolis, IN - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAQUERIA EL MAGUEY
Type: Restaurant
Address: 5629 W 38TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46254
County: Marion
License #: 102502
Smoking: Smoke Free
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: PREP. COOLER LEFT DOOR OPENS BY ACCIDENT AS THE MAGNET IS WEAK. REPLACE THE GASKET SO DOOR STAYS CLOSED AND TEMP. THEN WILL MAINTAIN AT OR BELOW 41 F.
  • Toxic material(s) separation (corrected)
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: 1) A SPRAY CAN OF STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER ON ICE MACHINE. KEEP CAN SEPERATE AND AWAY FROM ICE MACHINE OR OTHER FOOD OR UTENSIL AREAS.2) A PUMP SPRAYER NEAR 2--BAY SINK MUST BE STORED IN AREA SEPERATE FROM FOOD AND UTENSIL AREAS ( WITH OTHER TOOLS AND/OR MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: THE WPING CLOTH BLEACH WATER WAS VERY STRONG. USE ONLY 1 TBSP. BLEACH PER GAL. OF WATER.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Thawing (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: FROZEN BEEF TONGUE WERE THAWING IN HOT WATER IN SINK. THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: BOTTOM PART OF PREP. COOLER 50 DEGREES AND TOP 46 F. MAINTAIN TEMP. AT 41 F OR LESS.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: REFILL PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
11/07/2014Recheck
  • Toxic material(s) separation
    Toxic material(s) improperly stored.
    Correction: Poisonous or toxic material(s) shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensil(s), linen(s) and single-service and single-use article(s).
    Comments: 1) A SPRAY CAN OF STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER ON ICE MACHINE. KEEP CAN SEPERATE AND AWAY FROM ICE MACHINE OR OTHER FOOD OR UTENSIL AREAS.2) A PUMP SPRAYER NEAR 2--BAY SINK MUST BE STORED IN AREA SEPERATE FROM FOOD AND UTENSIL AREAS ( WITH OTHER TOOLS AND/OR MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: THE WPING CLOTH BLEACH WATER WAS VERY STRONG. USE ONLY 1 TBSP. BLEACH PER GAL. OF WATER.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Thawing
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: FROZEN BEEF TONGUE WERE THAWING IN HOT WATER IN SINK. THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Comments: BOTTOM PART OF PREP. COOLER 50 DEGREES AND TOP 46 F. MAINTAIN TEMP. AT 41 F OR LESS.
    Location: Cook line
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Hand sink/towels
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Comments: REFILL PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
10/29/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/16/2014Non-Illness Complaint
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: TWO (2) SPRAY BOTTLES NO NAME
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: HALF HAMBURGER FOUND IN THE BACK ON SHELF BY PREP AREA - BURGER WAS MOVED TO THE DINING AREA DURING
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: SUGAR
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: DOOR SWEEP FOR THE REAR DOOR - THE DOOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE DOOR SWEEP DOES NOT FIT THE NEW DOOR
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Thawing (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: BOX OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved non-food contact (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: WOOD FOUND FOR MAKING TORTILLAS - ENCAPSULATE/SEAL, RAW WOOD SOAK IN WATER AND HOLDS MOISTURE AND ENCOURAGES MOLD GROWTH.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER READS AT 50 F. INSPECTOR THERMOMETER READS 41 F. REPLACE THERMOMETER OR REPAIR THERMOMETER TO READ THE APPROPIATE TEMPERATURE2. 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOESN'T READ TEMPERATURE - REPAIR OR REPLACE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER READS AT 50 F. INSPECTOR THERMOMETER READS 41 F. REPLACE THERMOMETER OR REPAIR THERMOMETER TO READ THE APPROPIATE TEMPERATURE2. 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOESN'T READ TEMPERATURE - REPAIR OR REPLACE
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: FAUCET IS LOOSE - RESEAL
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
04/10/2014Recheck
  • Toxic labeling
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: TWO (2) SPRAY BOTTLES NO NAME
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: HALF HAMBURGER FOUND IN THE BACK ON SHELF BY PREP AREA - BURGER WAS MOVED TO THE DINING AREA DURING
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: SUGAR
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: DOOR SWEEP FOR THE REAR DOOR - THE DOOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE DOOR SWEEP DOES NOT FIT THE NEW DOOR
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: BOX OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: WOOD FOUND FOR MAKING TORTILLAS - ENCAPSULATE/SEAL, RAW WOOD SOAK IN WATER AND HOLDS MOISTURE AND ENCOURAGES MOLD GROWTH.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER READS AT 50 F. INSPECTOR THERMOMETER READS 41 F. REPLACE THERMOMETER OR REPAIR THERMOMETER TO READ THE APPROPIATE TEMPERATURE2. 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOESN'T READ TEMPERATURE - REPAIR OR REPLACE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER READS AT 50 F. INSPECTOR THERMOMETER READS 41 F. REPLACE THERMOMETER OR REPAIR THERMOMETER TO READ THE APPROPIATE TEMPERATURE2. 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOESN'T READ TEMPERATURE - REPAIR OR REPLACE
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: FAUCET IS LOOSE - RESEAL
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
04/02/2014Recheck
  • Toxic labeling
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: TWO (2) SPRAY BOTTLES NO NAME
    Location: Dish machine area
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: HALF HAMBURGER FOUND IN THE BACK ON SHELF BY PREP AREA - BURGER WAS MOVED TO THE DINING AREA DURING
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: SUGAR
    Location: Kitchen (front)
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: DOOR SWEEP FOR THE REAR DOOR - THE DOOR WAS DAMAGED AND THE DOOR SWEEP DOES NOT FIT THE NEW DOOR
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: BOX OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved non-food contact
    Unapproved material(s) used in non-food contact surface(s).
    Correction: Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling conditions shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Comments: WOOD FOUND FOR MAKING TORTILLAS - ENCAPSULATE/SEAL, RAW WOOD SOAK IN WATER AND HOLDS MOISTURE AND ENCOURAGES MOLD GROWTH.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER READS AT 50 F. INSPECTOR THERMOMETER READS 41 F. REPLACE THERMOMETER OR REPAIR THERMOMETER TO READ THE APPROPIATE TEMPERATURE2. 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOESN'T READ TEMPERATURE - REPAIR OR REPLACE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: 1. 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER READS AT 50 F. INSPECTOR THERMOMETER READS 41 F. REPLACE THERMOMETER OR REPAIR THERMOMETER TO READ THE APPROPIATE TEMPERATURE2. 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOESN'T READ TEMPERATURE - REPAIR OR REPLACE
    Equipment: Reach in freezer (2door)
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: FAUCET IS LOOSE - RESEAL
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
03/26/2014Routine
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected)
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
    Comments: Gave one (1) sign during inspection and posted on public entrance
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: Potentially hazardous foods (raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw beef, sour cream, gucamole) needs to be kept cold at 41 FOnions, jalapenos, green pepper okay
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: Unlabled spray bottle
    Location: Chemical room
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. 2 - Bay : Repair leak at faucet2. Mop sink - repair leak
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. 2 - Bay : Repair leak at faucet2. Mop sink - repair leak
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Re-seal 1-bay sink to wall - coming away from wall
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -------- Sinks / Warewash ---------
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
08/27/2013Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected)
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
    Comments: Gave one (1) sign during inspection and posted on public entrance
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: Potentially hazardous foods (raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw beef, sour cream, gucamole) needs to be kept cold at 41 FOnions, jalapenos, green pepper okay
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Toxic labeling (corrected)
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: Unlabled spray bottle
    Location: Chemical room
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. 2 - Bay : Repair leak at faucet2. Mop sink - repair leak
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. 2 - Bay : Repair leak at faucet2. Mop sink - repair leak
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Re-seal 1-bay sink to wall - coming away from wall
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -------- Sinks / Warewash ---------
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
08/16/2013Recheck
  • Smoking distance signage (corrected on site)
    Smoking signs not posted conspicuously at each public entrance.
    Correction: An owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment shall post conspicuous signs at each public entrance that read "State Law Prohibits Smoking Within 8 Feet of this Entrance" or other similar language.
    Comments: Gave one (1) sign during inspection and posted on public entrance
  • Cold holding
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: Potentially hazardous foods (raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw beef, sour cream, gucamole) needs to be kept cold at 41 FOnions, jalapenos, green pepper okay
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Toxic labeling
    Working container(s) of toxic materials not labeled with common name of contents.
    Correction: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the contents.
    Comments: Unlabled spray bottle
    Location: Chemical room
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. 2 - Bay : Repair leak at faucet2. Mop sink - repair leak
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: 1. 2 - Bay : Repair leak at faucet2. Mop sink - repair leak
    Equipment: Mop sink
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Re-seal 1-bay sink to wall - coming away from wall
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -------- Sinks / Warewash ---------
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Emp restroom
    Equipment: Hand sink
08/07/2013Routine
  • Toxic restrictions (corrected on site)
    Unapproved toxic materials in food establishment.
    Correction: Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for operation and maintenance shall be present in establishment.
    Comments: 04/09/13:Residential Raid brand bug spray, must use Commercial grade
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: Re-using gloves
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 5 Boxes of raw chicken stored over lettuce.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    Comments: Trash can in front of handsink. Was moved
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Improper hand washing (corrected)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Correction: Food employees are required to wash hands with soap and at least 100 degrees F running water for a minimum of 20 seconds and dry with a single service hand towel or hand dryer.
    Comments: Employee washing hands with gloves on.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: Sanitizer test strip was black. Diluted
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hair restraints (corrected)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
    Comments: No hair restraint x 1
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: Fire extinguisher located next to steam table - arrow pointing in the red, needs to be re-charged.
  • Bulk labeling (corrected)
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: Name removed from bulk container
    Location: Dry storage
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Dumpster area litter and items (corrected)
    Trash areas and enclosures not properly maintained.
    Correction: Trash areas and enclosures shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and litter.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Equipment repair (corrected)
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: No outlet cover for light switch, provide
    Location: Emp restroom
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Restroom enclosed (corrected)
    Toilet room not completely enclosed.
    Correction: A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
    Location: Emp restroom
04/09/2013Recheck
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: Re-using gloves
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 5 Boxes of raw chicken stored over lettuce.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    Comments: Trash can in front of handsink. Was moved
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Improper hand washing (corrected on site)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Correction: Food employees are required to wash hands with soap and at least 100 degrees F running water for a minimum of 20 seconds and dry with a single service hand towel or hand dryer.
    Comments: Employee washing hands with gloves on.
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Date marking
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: Sanitizer test strip was black. Diluted
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hair restraints (corrected on site)
    Food employees not wearing proper hair restraint.
    Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets.
    Comments: No hair restraint x 1
  • Hoods inadequate or unapproved
    Ventilation hood(s) inadequate or unapproved.
    Correction: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall meet the requirements of the Indiana department of fire and building services.
    Comments: Fire extinguisher located next to steam table - arrow pointing in the red, needs to be re-charged.
  • Bulk labeling
    Food items removed from original container not properly labeled.
    Correction: Working containers holding food items shall be labeled with the common name of the food item.
    Comments: Name removed from bulk container
    Location: Dry storage
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Dumpster area litter and items
    Trash areas and enclosures not properly maintained.
    Correction: Trash areas and enclosures shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and litter.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Equipment repair
    Equipment in need of repair.
    Correction: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.
    Comments: No outlet cover for light switch, provide
    Location: Emp restroom
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Can opener
  • Restroom enclosed
    Toilet room not completely enclosed.
    Correction: A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
    Location: Emp restroom
04/02/2013Routine
  • Pests/rodents removed (corrected)
    Dead pests not removed.
    Correction: Remove dead pests at frequent intervals to avoid accumulation.
    Comments: SWEEP DEAD ROACHES BELOW 1-BAY SINK AND AROUND 3-BAY AREA. MONITOR FOR ACTIVITY
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. HOLE FROM MISSING TILE BELOW KITCHEN (FRONT) 1-BAY SINK. REPAIR.2. TWO TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. REPAIRREPAIR HOLES TO PREVENT PESTS COMING INTO KITCHEN AREA
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. HOLE FROM MISSING TILE BELOW KITCHEN (FRONT) 1-BAY SINK. REPAIR.2. TWO TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. REPAIRREPAIR HOLES TO PREVENT PESTS COMING INTO KITCHEN AREA
    Location: Emp restroom
12/19/2012Non-Illness Complaint Recheck
  • Pests/rodents removed
    Dead pests not removed.
    Correction: Remove dead pests at frequent intervals to avoid accumulation.
    Comments: SWEEP DEAD ROACHES BELOW 1-BAY SINK AND AROUND 3-BAY AREA. MONITOR FOR ACTIVITY
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. HOLE FROM MISSING TILE BELOW KITCHEN (FRONT) 1-BAY SINK. REPAIR.2. TWO TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. REPAIRREPAIR HOLES TO PREVENT PESTS COMING INTO KITCHEN AREA
    Location: Kitchen
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. HOLE FROM MISSING TILE BELOW KITCHEN (FRONT) 1-BAY SINK. REPAIR.2. TWO TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. REPAIRREPAIR HOLES TO PREVENT PESTS COMING INTO KITCHEN AREA
    Location: Emp restroom
12/10/2012Non-Illness Complaint
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: CO2 tanks x 2
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: Chips for chips and salsa. Was not using provided deli tissue paper.
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: Observed blowing inside gloves before putting on. Do not blow into gloves
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: Did not observe handwashing before putting on gloves
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: Open cups x 5
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Food unsafe (Critical) (corrected)
    Food is unsafe and/or in unsound condition.
    Correction: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, not misbranded and honestly presented.
    Comments: Tray of food sitting on top of a trash can. Trash can is dirty, do not set food (raw or ready to eat) to sit on top of a trash can.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: Raw fish stored below raw chicken and beef (flat steaks)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Leaks when off. Turned off at the shut off. Needs to be able to turn on at the handles. Repair
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: Sanitizer was low (test strip was white). Made a new sanitizer.When making sanitizer, the bucket is on the floor and was being corrected on the cutting board for limes. Try not to place sanitizer bucket on food contact surfaces.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: Masa stored in a thank you/t-shirt bag. Discontinue using. Not food grade approved.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Thawing (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: Tongue sitting in water under prep table thawing. Need to thaw in the cooler or under cool running water. There was frozen meat inside walk in cooler thawing properly.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Half wall wood is not a cleanable surface. Seal/paint to be a smooth and cleanable surface.2. Part of the FRP is missing. Replace and seal the joint and the bottom.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Onions on the floor
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Durability / utensils and equipment (corrected)
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: 1. Foam cup inside juice used to scoop juice. 2. Foam cup inside hot mexican drink used to scoop drink.Use a durable handled scoop (pitcher/ladle/measuring cup/etc...)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Durability / utensils and equipment (corrected)
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: 1. Foam cup inside juice used to scoop juice. 2. Foam cup inside hot mexican drink used to scoop drink.Use a durable handled scoop (pitcher/ladle/measuring cup/etc...)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Stove
12/05/2012Recheck
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
    Comments: CO2 tanks x 2
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected on site)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
    Comments: Chips for chips and salsa. Was not using provided deli tissue paper.
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: Observed blowing inside gloves before putting on. Do not blow into gloves
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: Did not observe handwashing before putting on gloves
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: Open cups x 5
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Food unsafe (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Food is unsafe and/or in unsound condition.
    Correction: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, not misbranded and honestly presented.
    Comments: Tray of food sitting on top of a trash can. Trash can is dirty, do not set food (raw or ready to eat) to sit on top of a trash can.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: -
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: Raw fish stored below raw chicken and beef (flat steaks)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Plumbing system / repair (Critical)
    Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
    Comments: Leaks when off. Turned off at the shut off. Needs to be able to turn on at the handles. Repair
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: 2-bay
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: Sanitizer was low (test strip was white). Made a new sanitizer.When making sanitizer, the bucket is on the floor and was being corrected on the cutting board for limes. Try not to place sanitizer bucket on food contact surfaces.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Unapproved food contact materials
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: Masa stored in a thank you/t-shirt bag. Discontinue using. Not food grade approved.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Thawing (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous food(s) thawing improperly.
    Correction: Thaw using one of the following methods: under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70 degrees F or below.
    Comments: Tongue sitting in water under prep table thawing. Need to thaw in the cooler or under cool running water. There was frozen meat inside walk in cooler thawing properly.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected on site)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: 1. Half wall wood is not a cleanable surface. Seal/paint to be a smooth and cleanable surface.2. Part of the FRP is missing. Replace and seal the joint and the bottom.
    Location: Kitchen
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Onions on the floor
    Location: Kitchen
  • Hand sink/soap (corrected on site)
    No hand soap provided at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide soap.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink/towels (corrected on site)
    No hand drying provisions at hand sink.
    Correction: Provide approved hand drying provisions.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Durability / utensils and equipment (corrected on site)
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: 1. Foam cup inside juice used to scoop juice. 2. Foam cup inside hot mexican drink used to scoop drink.Use a durable handled scoop (pitcher/ladle/measuring cup/etc...)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Reach in cooler (3 door)
  • Durability / utensils and equipment (corrected on site)
    Equipment and/or utensil(s) not durable.
    Correction: Equipment and utensil(s) shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
    Comments: 1. Foam cup inside juice used to scoop juice. 2. Foam cup inside hot mexican drink used to scoop drink.Use a durable handled scoop (pitcher/ladle/measuring cup/etc...)
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Stove
11/28/2012Routine
  • Bare hand contact (critical) (corrected on site)
    Bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
    Correction: Provide and use utensils such as gloves, deli wrap, or tongs.
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: Raw fish stored under beef and chicken steaks
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
11/28/2012Illness Complaint
  • Cold holding (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: TOP: 1. QUESO @ 50 F DISCARDED2. SOUR CREAMA @ 50 DISCARDEDBOTTOM:MEATS AT 44-45, STORE ON ICE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: LIDS X 2
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: CHICKEN OVER BEEF07/26/12:BEEF OVER ONIONS
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: 1. SPOON2. WASHING LIMES - USE VEGETABLE SINK TO WASH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: TOO MUCH
    Location: Kitchen
  • Protected outer openings (corrected)
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: LOCKED DOOR HAS A COUPLE OF HOLES. FILL TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thermometer, provided (corrected)
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing (corrected)
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: WOOD DAMAGE. REPAIR AND SEAL TO BE CLEAN AND SMOOTH. PAINT WOOD / REPLACE WITH FRP
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Mop sink
07/26/2012Recheck
  • Cold holding (corrected on site)
    Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
    Comments: TOP: 1. QUESO @ 50 F DISCARDED2. SOUR CREAMA @ 50 DISCARDEDBOTTOM:MEATS AT 44-45, STORE ON ICE
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • No hand washing (when) (corrected on site)
    Food employees’ hands became contaminated and were not washed to eliminate contamination.
    Correction: Food employees shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms after contamination occurs.
    Comments: WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected on site)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: LIDS X 2
    Location: Kitchen
  • Cross-contamination (corrected on site)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: CHICKEN OVER BEEF
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink improper usage
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: 1. SPOON2. WASHING LIMES - USE VEGETABLE SINK TO WASH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: TOO MUCH
    Location: Kitchen
  • Protected outer openings
    Outer opening(s) not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
    Correction: Outer openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along the floors, walls, and ceilings (2) closed, tight-fitting doors and windows.
    Comments: LOCKED DOOR HAS A COUPLE OF HOLES. FILL TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS
    Location: Kitchen
  • Thermometer, provided
    Cold and hot holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous food is not equipped with at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
    Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous foods shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least 1 temperature measuring device that is located to allow for easy viewing.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Fixed equipment spacing/sealing
    Improper installation of fixed equipment and sealing.
    Correction: Fixed equipment shall be installed and sealed.
    Comments: WOOD DAMAGE. REPAIR AND SEAL TO BE CLEAN AND SMOOTH. PAINT WOOD / REPLACE WITH FRP
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Mop sink
07/17/2012Routine
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: Gloved hand touched raw chicken, raw beef, and raw shrimp. Need to change gloves (with handwashing) or use utensils to handle raw meats03/23/12:Did not wash hands in between glove change. Need to wash hands when changing gloves every time.
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: Refried beans, tongue, beef
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Handsink (back) container collecting waterHandsink (front) wet towels inside
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Handsink (back) container collecting waterHandsink (front) wet towels inside
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Improper hand washing (corrected)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Correction: Food employees are required to wash hands with soap and at least 100 degrees F running water for a minimum of 20 seconds and dry with a single service hand towel or hand dryer.
    Comments: Employee observed drying hands on a cloth towel. Need to use disposable paper towel
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: Lids open x 2Open container holding water (will attract mosquitoes, gnats, rodents/pests)
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Box of flour tortillas on the floor
    Location: Dry storage
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Can opener
03/29/2012Recheck
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: Gloved hand touched raw chicken, raw beef, and raw shrimp. Need to change gloves (with handwashing) or use utensils to handle raw meats03/23/12:Did not wash hands in between glove change. Need to wash hands when changing gloves every time.
  • Date marking (corrected)
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: Refried beans, tongue, beef
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Handsink (back) container collecting waterHandsink (front) wet towels inside
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Handsink (back) container collecting waterHandsink (front) wet towels inside
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Improper hand washing (corrected)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Correction: Food employees are required to wash hands with soap and at least 100 degrees F running water for a minimum of 20 seconds and dry with a single service hand towel or hand dryer.
    Comments: Employee observed drying hands on a cloth towel. Need to use disposable paper towel
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Dumpster lids open (corrected)
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: Lids open x 2Open container holding water (will attract mosquitoes, gnats, rodents/pests)
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Food storage (corrected)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Box of flour tortillas on the floor
    Location: Dry storage
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Can opener
03/23/2012Recheck
  • Glove Use (Critical) (corrected on site)
    Gloves used incorrectly.
    Correction: Gloves shall be used for only one task and used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Comments: Gloved hand touched raw chicken, raw beef, and raw shrimp. Need to change gloves (with handwashing) or use utensils to handle raw meats
  • Date marking
    Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food not properly date marked.
    Correction: Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat foods held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date of discard and held no more than 7 days at 41 degrees F.
    Comments: Refried beans, tongue, beef
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Handsink (back) container collecting waterHandsink (front) wet towels inside
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected on site)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Handsink (back) container collecting waterHandsink (front) wet towels inside
    Location: Kitchen (front)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Improper hand washing (corrected on site)
    Employee using improper hand washing procedures.
    Correction: Food employees are required to wash hands with soap and at least 100 degrees F running water for a minimum of 20 seconds and dry with a single service hand towel or hand dryer.
    Comments: Employee observed drying hands on a cloth towel. Need to use disposable paper towel
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Dumpster lids open
    Dumpster and/or waste handling units not covered.
    Correction: Cover all dumpsters and waste handling units.
    Comments: Lids open x 2Open container holding water (will attract mosquitoes, gnats, rodents/pests)
    Location: Dumpster area
  • Physical facility repair
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Food storage (corrected on site)
    Food stored in unprotected manner.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
    Comments: Box of flour tortillas on the floor
    Location: Dry storage
  • Uncovered foods (Critical)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Prep Top Cooler
  • Uncovered foods (Critical)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Location: Kitchen
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Non potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
    Non-potentially hazardous food contact surface(s) soiled.
    Correction: Clean and sanitize non-potentially hazardous food contact surfaces when contamination has occurred and at appropriate intervals.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Can opener
03/19/2012Routine
  • CO2 tanks unrestrained (corrected)
    Owner or occupant allowing a health or safety hazard within premises - CO2 tanks unrestrained.
    Correction: Restrain Carbon dioxide tank(s) with bungee cord, chain, etc ...
  • Consumer advisory (corrected)
    Establishment serving undercooked and/or raw animal product with no consumer advisory.
    Correction: If serving a raw or undercooked animal product, an advisory must be visible to the consumer.
    Comments: Menu items have "Tostado de Cebiche" and eggs are made to order.
  • Eating, drinking, smoking (corrected)
    Employee(s) eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food service, prep or storage area(s).
    Correction: Employees shall eat, drink and use tobacco products in designated area(s). An employee may drink from a closed beverage container if contamination of food, equipment and hands is prevented.
    Comments: Drinks in kitchen without lids and straws. Designate employee drink area.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 1. Raw meat stored over jalapeno peppers in reach in cooler in cookline.2. Raw shrimp stored over pineapple and sour cream in prep top cooler bottom.3. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.Store meats under ready to eat foods at all times.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Reach in cooler
  • Cross-contamination (corrected)
    Raw animal foods stored incorrectly over ready to eat foods and/or other raw foods.
    Correction: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.
    Comments: 1. Raw meat stored over jalapeno peppers in reach in cooler in cookline.2. Raw shrimp stored over pineapple and sour cream in prep top cooler bottom.3. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.Store meats under ready to eat foods at all times.
    Equipment: Walk in cooler
  • Hand sink location blocked (corrected)
    Hand washing facilities not properly located and/or accessible.
    Correction: A hand washing facility shall be properly located and accessible at all times.
    Comments: 1. Can opener inside hand sink.2. Trash can blocking hand sink.Keep items out of hand sink and accessible at all times.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Hand sink improper usage (corrected)
    Hand washing facility used for purposes other than hand washing.
    Correction: A hand washing facility may not be used for purpose(s) other than hand washing.
    Comments: Warewashing in hand sink.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: Hand sink
  • Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
    Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
    Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
    Comments: In bucket bleach sanitizer concentration at 10 ppm. Need sanitizer at 100 ppm. Use test strips to monitor concentration.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: -
  • Unapproved food contact materials (corrected)
    Unapproved material(s) for utensil(s) and/or food-contact surfaces of equipment.
    Correction: Use approved materials for utensils and food contact surface(s).
    Comments: Trash bags used to hold meat. Use food grade approved bags.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
    Equipment: reach in freezer
  • Wet cleaning (corrected)
    Food-contact surface(s) of equipment and/or utensil(s) not effectively washed.
    Correction: Food contact surface(s) shall be effectively washed.
    Comments: Warewashing (blender) in the handsink. Need to wash, rinse, and sanitize blender.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. Hole in wall above dry storage2. Hole/missin ceiling tile above kitchen area.Repair.
    Location: Dry storage
  • Physical facility repair (corrected)
    Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
    Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
    Comments: 1. Hole in wall above dry storage2. Hole/missin ceiling tile above kitchen area.Repair.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • Uncovered foods (Critical) (corrected)
    Foods are uncovered
    Correction: Store food in packages, covered containers or wrappings.
    Comments: Raw meats uncovered in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, reach in cooler. Cover foods to protect (lids, covers, etc...)
    Location: Kitchen (back)
  • In use utensil storage (corrected)
    In use utensil(s) stored improperly.
    Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil(s) shall be stored in an approved manner.
    Comments: In use utensils stored in sanitizer. Store utensils on dry surfaces or containers.
    Location: Kitchen (back)
11/28/2011Recheck

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