El Torito Restaurant, 2593 W March Ln, Stockton, CA 95209 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: EL TORITO RESTAURANT
Address: 2593 W March Ln, Stockton, CA 95209
Phone: 209-957-6891
Last inspection: 12/09/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures (corrected on site)
    Details:
    The cold drawers where the buffalo wings and tacos are being stored is 52 F. The product is at 51 F. Transfer these product into units which can maintain 41 F or below now. Corrected. Do not use this unit until it maintains 41 F or below in the food. Shrimp and chicken, in cold drawers are at 42 F and 44 F. Adjust the temperature so that these foods are maintained at 41 F or below. Correct toady.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces Sanitized or Warewashing Sanitization (corrected on site)
    Details:
    The dishwasher is not disinfecting properly. Inspector and restaurant test strips were used and no sanitizer was detected. Repair by today. Use 3 comp sink for manual washing, rinsing and sanitizing in the mean time.
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
    Details:
    In the bar-napkins are being used for paper towels. Refill the paper towel dispenser with paper towels. Corrected. In the kitchen-front- the hot or cold water was turned off because there is leak. Repair sink. Hot and cold water is required. Another sink is required because the current sink is too hard to be used. Correct within 2 weeks. The womens employee restroom-Place the paper towels inside the dispenser. Corrected.
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Rodents, Insects or Animals Inside Facility
    Details:
    One live cockroach observed in the room where the water heater is located. Implement pest control or increase pest control to abate problem. Correct by today.
    Comment:
    Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.( 114259.1, 114259.4, 114259.5)
  • Washing Fruits and Vegetables Before Use
    Details:
    Some lights throughout the facility are lacking shatterproof covers. Install within a week.
    Comment:
    Raw, whole produce shall be washed prior to preparation. (113992)
  • Equipment/Utensils Approved and in Good Repair
    Details:
    In the bar-Drinking gun holders have some food residue. Clean and sanitized by today. Provide proper scoops for masa (corn flour) and other bulk foods. Currently using bowls. Correct by today. Some mold on the wall ceiling inside the walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize by today.
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Clean and Maintained
    Comment:
    Dry storage-Food/debris observed under the bulk food containers. Clean by today.
12/09/2015Routine
  • Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Vending Machines Not Maintained
    Comment:
    Each vending machine shall have posted in a prominent place, a sign indicating the owner's name, address, and telephone number. A record of cleaning and sanitizing shall be maintained by the operator in each machine and shall be current for at least 30 days. (114145)
  • Plumbing Not Maintained
    Details:
    Lacks Back Flow Device
  • Toilet Facilites Not Clean/ Supplied/ Maintained
    Comment:
    Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean, sanitary and in good repair. Toilet rooms shall be separated by a well-fitting self-closing door. Toilet tissue shall be provided in a permanently installed dispenser at each toilet. The number of toilet facilities shall be in accordance with local building and plumbing ordinances. Toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons: in establishments with more than 20,000 sq ft. establishments offering on-site liquor consumption. (114250, 114250.1, 114276)
  • Floors, Walls, Ceilings
    Details:
    Not Clean and Maintained
11/05/2014Routine
  • Critical: Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible (corrected on site)
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Equipment/Utensils Not Approved/Installed/Cleaned
    Comment:
    All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
  • Thermometers Not Provided/Accurate/Easily Visible
    Comment:
    An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 #F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
  • Improper Use and Storage of Wiping Cloths
    Comment:
    Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with sanitizer. (114135, 114185.1 114185.3 (d-e))
  • Signs Not Posted
    Details:
    Last Inspection Rpt Unavailable
06/25/2013Routine
  • Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
    Comment:
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
  • Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
06/11/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41/ 45°F or at or above 135°F. (113996, 113998, 114037, 114343(a))
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces Not Cleaned and Sanitized (corrected on site)
    Comment:
    All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
  • Lack of Valid Food Safety Certificate
    Comment:
    All food employees shall have adequate knowledge of and be trained in food safety as it relates to their assigned duties. (113947) Food facilities that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, shall have an employee who has passed an approved food safety certification examination. (113947-113947.1) Any food handler hired after June 1, 2011 shall obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days (113948).
  • Handwashing Facilities Not Supplied and Accessible
    Comment:
    Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
  • Food Storage Containers Not Labeled
    Comment:
    Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
  • Plumbing Not Maintained
    Details:
    Lacks Back Flow Device
05/22/2012Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/18/2012Change Of Owner

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