LOS MANCILLA TAQUERIA, 1492 Almaden Road # a, San Jose, CA 95125 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: LOS MANCILLA TAQUERIA
Address: 1492 Almaden Road # a, San Jose, CA 95125
Type: Restaurant 0-5 Employees
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Aug 7, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

96

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about LOS MANCILLA TAQUERIA, 1492 Almaden Road # a, San Jose, CA 95125 »


Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food separated and protected
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
Routine Inspection Jul 15, 2010 95
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
Routine Inspection Nov 18, 2010 95
  • Demonstration of knowledge food mgr certification
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
Routine Inspection Apr 7, 2011 98
  • Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food separated and protected
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
  • Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,...
Routine Inspection Nov 15, 2011 94
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, use...
Routine Inspection May 9, 2012 98
  • Premises personal/cleaning items vermin-proofing
Routine Inspection Oct 4, 2012 99
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
  • Food storage containers identified
  • Proper cooling methods
  • Proper cooling methods
Routine Inspection Feb 12, 2013 95
  • Food storage containers are not identified
  • Hands not clean/improperly washed/gloves not used properly
  • Inadequate ventilation and lighting in designated area
  • Toilet Area: improperly constructed/supplied/cleaned
Routine Inspection Aug 7, 2013 96

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 15, 2010

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)
All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
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)
The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof. (114067 (j), 114123, 114143 (a) & (b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)

Nov 18, 2010

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)
All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
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)
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)
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)

Apr 7, 2011

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.
The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof. (114067 (j), 114123, 114143 (a) & (b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)

Nov 15, 2011

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)
All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
All clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. (114185.3 - 114185.4)Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination. (114074 - 114075, 114081, 114119, 114121, 114161, 114178, 114179, 114083, 114185, 114185.2, 114185.5)
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)
The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof. (114067 (j), 114123, 114143 (a) & (b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)
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)

May 9, 2012

Food facilities that prepare food shall be equipped with warewashing facilities. Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to measure the applicable sanitization method. (114067(f,g), 114099, 114099.3, 114099.5, 114101(a), 114101.1, 114101.2, 114103, 114107, 114125)
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)

Oct 4, 2012

The premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces the facility shall be kept vermin proof. (114067 (j), 114123, 114143 (a) & (b), 114256, 114256.1, 114256.2, 114256.4, 114257, 114257.1, 114259, 114259.2, 114259.3, 114279, 114281, 114282)

Feb 12, 2013

All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1
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))
All potentially hazardous food shall be RAPIDLY cooled from 135°F to 70°F, within 2 hours, and then from 70°F to 41 °F, within 4 hours. Cooling shall be by one or more of the following methods: in shallow containers; separating food into smaller portions; adding ice as an ingredient; using an ice bath, stirring frequently; using rapid cooling equipment; or, using containers that facilitate heat transfer. 114002, 114002.1
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)
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)

IMPROPER COOLING OBSERVED, RICE FOUND COVERED INSIDE A METAL BIN CONTAINER AND COVERED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER WASHING, TORTILLA CONTAINER RINSED INSIDE THE FOOD PREP SINK.

Aug 7, 2013

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))
Exhaust hoods shall be provided to remove toxic gases, heat, grease, vapors and smoke and be approved by the local building department. Canopy-type hoods shall extend 6" beyond all cooking equipment. All areas shall have sufficient ventilation to facilitate proper food storage. Toilet rooms shall be vented to the outside air by a screened openable window, an air shaft, or a light-switch activated exhaust fan, consistent with local building codes. (114149, 114149.1) Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields. (114149.2, 114149.3, 114252, 114252.1)
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)
Employees are required to wash their hands: before beginning work before handling food / equipment / utensils as often as necessary, during food preparation, to remove soil and contamination when switching from working with raw to ready to eat foods, after touching body parts after using toilet room or any time when contamination may occur. (113952, 113953.3, 113953.4, 113961, 113968, 113973 (b-f))

FOUND TOILET PAPER IS OUT OF DISPENSER IN THE RESTROOM.
OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (SUGAR, RICE, ETC.) WITHOUT LABEL.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about LOS MANCILLA TAQUERIA? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
LOS MANCILLA TAQUERIA respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend LOS MANCILLA TAQUERIA to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of LOS MANCILLA TAQUERIA (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
STARBUCKS COFFEE #8639San Jose, CA
*•
STARBUCKS COFFEE #6553San Jose, CA
*****
BON APPETIT @ FLEXTRONICS CAFESan Jose, CA
*****
PANDA EXPRESS #752San Jose, CA
TACO BELL #28810San Jose, CA
SAN JOSE MOOSE LODGE #401San Jose, CA
*****
WIENERSCHNITZEL #366San Jose, CA
*****
JACK IN THE BOX #407San Jose, CA
FRESCO WORLD MARKET- TAQUERIASan Jose, CA
**•
STARBUCKS COFFEE #2840San Jose, CA
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

Address

Distance

KORNER CAFE 226 W Alma Avenue 60, San Jose 0.04 miles
EL RANCHO LIQUORS 1401 Almaden Road, San Jose 0.04 miles
ITALIAN GARDENS 1528 Almaden Road, San Jose 0.07 miles
LOS PINITOS RESTAURANT & BAR 163 W Alma Avenue, San Jose 0.12 miles
KIM'S MARKET 151 W Alma Avenue, San Jose 0.14 miles
CARNITAS EL RINCON #2 148 W Alma Avenue, San Jose 0.15 miles
PAGODA HOUSE 148 W Alma Avenue a, San Jose 0.15 miles
OAK GROVE HALL 107 E Alma Avenue, San Jose 0.20 miles
MEXICAN BROTHER MARKET 100 W Alma Avenue, San Jose 0.21 miles
YOLANDA'S MARKET 1198 Vine Street, San Jose 0.27 miles

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: