Tacos Los Toritos, 855 E Twain Ave 125, Las Vegas, NV - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Tacos Los Toritos
Type: Restaurant
Address: 855 E Twain Ave 125, Las Vegas, NV 89169-0819
Total inspections: 42
Last inspection: 03/20/12
Grade
A

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Grade

  • Food and food storage containers properly labeled and dated as required. Food stored off the floor when required. Non-PHF/TCS not spoiled and within shelf-life. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
  • Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  • Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
  • Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
03/20/12A
  • Handwashing (as required, when required, proper glove use, no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods). Foodhandler health restrictions as required.
  • Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
  • PHF/TCSs properly cooled.
  • PHF/TCSs at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and holding.
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Food protected from potential contamination by chemicals. Toxic items properly labeled, stored and used.
  • Kitchenware and food contact surfaces of equipment properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
  • Handwashing facilities adequate in number, stocked, accessible, and limited to handwashing only.
  • Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
  • Food and food storage containers properly labeled and dated as required. Food stored off the floor when required. Non-PHF/TCS not spoiled and within shelf-life. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
  • Food contact surfaces and equipment approved, food grade material, smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and installed.
  • Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  • Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
  • Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
03/06/12C
  • Accurate thermometers (stem & hot/cold holding) provided and used.
  • Food contact surfaces and equipment approved, food grade material, smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and installed.
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  • Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
  • Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
07/15/11A
  • Food wholesome; not spoiled, contaminated, or adulterated.
  • Food protected from potential contamination during storage and preparation.
  • Handwashing facilities adequate in number, stocked, accessible, and limited to handwashing only.
  • Food and food storage containers properly labeled and dated as required. Food stored off the floor when required. Non-PHF/TCS not spoiled and within shelf-life. Proper retail storage of chemicals.
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing kitchenware approved, adequate, properly constructed, maintained and operated.
  • Appropriate sanitizer test kits provided and used. Ware washing thermometer(s) as required. Wiping cloths & linens stored and used properly.
  • Food contact surfaces and equipment approved, food grade material, smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and installed.
  • Utensils, equipment, and single serve items properly handled, stored, and dispensed.
  • Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained and clean.
  • Restrooms, mop sink, and custodial areas maintained and clean. Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment, or personal effects. Trash areas adequate, pest proof, and clean.
  • Facility in sound condition and maintained (floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, etc.).
07/01/11B
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/27/10A
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/24/10A
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • Health cards not current on all food handlers.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Accurate thermometers, chemical tests kits, and/or pressure gauges not present and/or working.
  • Single service items reused.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Living quarters not completely separated from food service. Infant or child care allowed. Premises not maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment and/or personal effects.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
09/20/10C
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
02/11/10A
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Health cards not current on all food handlers.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
04/09/09A
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
11/17/08A
  • Health cards not current on all food handlers.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
01/30/08A
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment; improperly designed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
10/31/07A
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • No hot and cold running water as required and/or water not from an approved source.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
10/18/07B
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Accurate thermometers, chemical tests kits, and/or pressure gauges not present and/or working.
  • Clean utensils, equipment and/or singe service items improperly handled, stored and/or dispensed.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
12/12/06A
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
11/07/06B
  • Accurate thermometers, chemical tests kits, and/or pressure gauges not present and/or working.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
05/02/05A
  • Inadequate hot and cold holding equipment; improperly designed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • No hot and cold running water as required and/or water not from an approved source.
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Plastic used for food contact surfaces is not of approved food grade quality.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Potentially hazardous foods not kept at 40°F or colder or at 140°F or hotter, except during necessary preparation procedures.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
04/06/05C
  • Toilet facilities for employees inadequate, inconvenient, unclean and/or not in good repair. Covered trash cans not provided. Doors not self-closing.
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
08/20/04A
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and/or cooking devices not maintained and/or unclean.
11/04/03A
  • Potentially hazardous foods improperly thawed.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
11/12/02A
  • No hot and cold running water as required and/or water not from an approved source.
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Potentially hazardous foods not kept at 40°F or colder or at 140°F or hotter, except during necessary preparation procedures.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
10/17/02B
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
10/10/02A
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
07/20/02A
  • Perishable foods kept at improper temperature.
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Plastic used for food contact surfaces is not of approved food grade quality.
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Living quarters not completely separated from food service. Infant or child care allowed. Premises not maintained free of litter, unnecessary equipment and/or personal effects.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by chemicals.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
07/19/02X
  • Food not obtained from approved sources and/or improperly identified.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Facilities for washing and sanitizing equipment and utensils unapproved, inadequate, improperly constructed, maintained and/or operated.
  • Toilet facilities for employees inadequate, inconvenient, unclean and/or not in good repair. Covered trash cans not provided. Doors not self-closing.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
03/15/02A
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
08/24/01A
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Unacceptable hygienic practices; unclean outer garments; improper hair restraints used.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
08/14/01C
  • Toilet facilities for employees inadequate, inconvenient, unclean and/or not in good repair. Covered trash cans not provided. Doors not self-closing.
04/19/01A
  • Potentially hazardous foods improperly thawed.
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Health cards not current on all food handlers.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
04/03/01B
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
09/18/00A
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • Health cards not current on all food handlers.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly sized, installed and/or maintained. Plumbing and/or fixtures improperly drained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by chemicals.
09/05/00C
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
04/03/00A
  • Suitable thermometers (stem, cooler, oven) not provided and/or inadequately used.
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Health cards not current on all food handlers.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Accurate thermometers, chemical tests kits, and/or pressure gauges not present and/or working.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Unapproved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces not smooth, easily cleanable, properly constructed and/or installed.
  • Non-food contact surfaces improperly constructed and/or installed.
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by chemicals.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
03/21/00C
  • Required labels not present on food or containers of food. Required signs not posted.
  • Unclean wiping cloths, stored in an unapproved sanitizer, and/or unrestricted in use.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by chemicals.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
10/19/99A
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/16/99
  • Foods not stored off the floor.
  • Clean utensils, equipment and/or singe service items improperly handled, stored and/or dispensed.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
04/05/99A
  • Toilet facilities for employees inadequate, inconvenient, unclean and/or not in good repair. Covered trash cans not provided. Doors not self-closing.
  • Garbage storage and/or removal inadequate and/or unclean. Garbage containers not clean, pest proof, non-absorbent and covered. Wash area unclean and/or not maintained.
  • No effective measures to control pests. Pest control devices not maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Potentially hazardous foods not kept at 40°F or colder or at 140°F or hotter, except during necessary preparation procedures.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
10/07/98B
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
03/31/98A
  • Food workers improperly washing hands after using toilet, coughing, eating, smoking, after handling raw animal products and/or otherwise contaminating their hands. Inadequate facilities.
  • Unsuitable hand washing facilities, unclean, inaccessible and/or not in good repair, with unapproved soap, towels and/or waste receptacles not provided.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by food handlers.
  • Food unprotected by cross-contamination by proper storage.
02/24/98C
  • Kitchenware and/or food contact surfaces of equipment improperly cleaned, sanitized and/or air dried.
  • In-use utensils improperly handled and/or stored.
  • Food unprotected from cross-contamination by raw meats, poultry, fish, seafood and/or raw eggs.
10/02/97A
  • Improper lighting and/or ventilation, ventilation hoods and/or filters improperly cleaned and/or maintained.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, improperly constructed and/or installed. Not in good repair and/or clean.
03/31/97A
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/06/96

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