ERNESTO’S TACO SHOP Inspection – March 14, 2025

High Priority 2

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored inside thank you bag at steam table.

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over soup inside standing reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in prep area

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#9Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on some employee training certificates.

Basic 4

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled in back prep area

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer door

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in kitchen/prep area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator handout. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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