MATADOR TACOS AND TAPAS BAR Inspection – September 5, 2025

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over cooked potatoes in glass reach-in cooler. Raw pork over pre washed spring mix, lettuce and other vegetables in glass reach-in cooler.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at bar used to store glasses and cast iron pan.

#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in restroom.

Basic 6

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on condiment cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#2Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Several bottles of oil stored on floor in storage area.

#4Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood filters on cooks line.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature next to triple sink.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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