La Fiesta Mexican Rest Improves its Sanitary Rating

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. cheesee sauce dated 10-12, chile rellenos dated 10-9. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chile rellenos

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on cookline reachin

Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.

Observed reuse of single-service articles. foil pans & lids

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths-over 200ppm chlorine Corrected On Site.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. all training expired

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. carnitas, tamales

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin cooler, cheese 48, sour cream 45, enchiladas 82, flautas 48-49, beef 49. chile rellenos 88 on counter. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 3 containers of cheese sauce on shelf under stove at 96. rice 113 on stove. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reachin at 48. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. prepping food in the mop sink-washing lettuce .

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over tacos in walkin cooler

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil jug Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook

Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. grill scraper handle covered with soiled foil

Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.celery stored in used cardboard box

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. none

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. mop sink used as prep sink so mop water thrown outside on pavement

Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. cook

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil jugs

Critical - Observed employee food stored with customer food Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. beverage glasses

Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Violation: 50-09-1Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.

Critical - Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. chicken 27, beef 31.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin, cheese 45-52, sour cream 51, guacamole 51, tamales 98, beef 45-47. in upright reachin, poblanos 44.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reachin 50 according to ambient air thermometer

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler

Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in English. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed lemons, & limes stored in undrained ice. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed shortning stored on floor.

Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Turning Off Water with Hand.

Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near steamtable.

Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution buckets.

In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Grill scrapers stored on a cloth towel.

Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary. hot pads

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over fish in reachin freezer

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Beer Cooler

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour

Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 90 days of employment. Hose Ramiez

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with dirty dishes.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Upright Freezer

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen and bar

Observed equipment in poor repair. Storage container lid

Observed ice build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Upright freezer

Observed open dumpster lid.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. lunch menu