LA CASA DE LAS BALEADAS NO.2 Inspection – February 19, 2026

High Priority 3

#6High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils ( plates) without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw chicken and changed gloves without washing hands prior to donning new gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands.

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chops stored over cooked beef in reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in the men's bathroom

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed that the majority of the reach in cooler shelving units show signs of rust.

#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

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