Los Avina Mexican Restaurant

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies flying in rear storage room near walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches on exterior of reach-in freezer at cookline. Two live roaches on floor beside reach-in freezer at cookline. One live roach crawling on door frame in kitchen near cookline. One live roach crawling on cove base behind reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager killed and discarded all live roaches during this inspection. **Warning**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot to left of mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cookline stained. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside container of seasoning at cookline. Manager discarded the condiment cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Four porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in front of kitchen near entrance.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor behind reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager cleaned up and discarded roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor near cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open beside building. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Hood above fryers dripping with grease. 2. Floors throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelving of tables throughout kitchen rusted. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans. Stop sales issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Inside walk-in cooler: cooked pork (44F - cooling overnight), salsa (47F - cooling overnight). Manager stated the pork and the salsa were both cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. Pork is cooling in a deep metal pan and salsa is being cooled in a 5-gallon bucket. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Inside walk-in cooler: cooked pork (44F - cooling overnight), salsa (47F - cooling overnight). Manager stated the pork and the salsa were both cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. Pork is cooling in a deep metal pan and salsa is being cooled in a 5-gallon bucket. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Three pans containing raw beef, raw pork, and raw shrimp stored on shelf above open containers of salsa inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved all to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Open box containing raw frozen hamburger patties stored on shelf above open bag of fully-cooked corn dogs and bag of churros inside reach-in freezer near cookline. Inspector had manager place box of raw hamburger patties on the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans. **Warning**

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two live spiders in webs on wall near keg cooler in bar area. Manager killed and discarded both during this inspection. One live beetle on wall behind air duct in dry storage area. Manager removed beetle from establishment during this inspection. Two dead beetles in windowsill of dry storage room. Manager discarded both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Three pans containing raw beef, raw pork, and raw shrimp stored on shelf above open containers of salsa inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved all to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cardboard flat of horchata mix in plastic bottles stored below handwash sink surrounded by several jugs of bleach and degreaser in bar area. Manager moved horchata mix to shelf away from chemicals during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building beside mop sink.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans. Stop sales issued. **Warning**

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jug of milk on shelf inside reach-in cooler in bar area without date mark. Manager stated the milk had been stored inside unit for more than 24 hours and voluntarily discarded the milk during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: ground beef (52F - Cooling overnight); shredded chicken (46F - Cooling overnight); queso cheese (67F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the ground beef, chicken, and queso cheese was all cooked the previous day and placed into the reach-in cooler to cool. Queso cheese is cooling in a 5 gallon bucket and the chicken and beef are cooling in deep metal pans.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cookline stained. Interior of tortilla chip storage bin heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Manager placed a bottle of hand soap at sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment up without handle stored inside container of garlic powder on shelf at cookline. Manager discarded condiment cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf with clean plates at cookline. Manager removed cardboard from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in bar area. Manager restacked the drink cups to allow them to air dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mesh bag of onions stored directly on floor in kitchen near handwash sink. Flat of horchata mix in plastic bottles stored directly on floor below handwash sink behind bar. Manager removed both from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded fluorescent tube lights above reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of storage table near walk-in cooler rusted.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at cookline soiled with grease and food debris. Lower shelves of prep tables throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. Exterior of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. Exterior of microwave near cookline soiled with grease. Exterior of tortilla chip storage bin soiled with grease and/or food debris. Exterior of several pans and pan lids on shelf near cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. Gaskets on doors of keg cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open on dumpster beside building.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer stored directly on top of sleeves containing takeout cup lids on shelf inside dry storage room. Manager removed hammer from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Air vents in kitchen near cookline soiled with dust. Floor under equipment throughout kitchen soiled with dirt and/or food debris.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open pan of raw beef stored on top of pan containing cooked beans inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near fryer. Manager moved raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: raw chicken (72F - Cold Holding); raw beef (68F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the chicken and beef were held on the cook-like at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Inspector had employee add ice to cool rapidly to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cookline stained.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen near fryer blocked by boxes and supplies. Manager unblocked handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining top of prep table in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in cutting boards at cookline.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table in kitchen beside microwave, slicer, and cutting board.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board at make-table across from grill. Employee removed phone from cutting board during this inspection. Employee jacket on top of package of drinks behind front counter. Manager removed jacket from top of drinks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf in bar area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor near handwash sink in kitchen near fryer.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on soil around grease receptacle.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above fryer.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under blue cutting board on prep table near cookline.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table in dry storage area rusted. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave at cookline soiled with grease. Lower shelf below grinder at cookline heavily soiled with grease. Lower shelf of reach-in freezer in bar area soiled with food debris. Outside of sugar bin soiled with grease on shelf in bar area.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Outside of colander heavily soiled with grease on clean dish rack above three-compartment sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open on dumpster beside building.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer and snips stored on rack beside takeout container and lids in dry storage area. Rusted scraper stored on prep table in dry storage area above and beside canned foods. Manager removed all tools from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles in kitchen near cookline soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: beans (51F 1:30PM - Cooling) Manager stated the beans were placed inside cooler at 6AM this morning to cool. Stop sale issued.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink: beans (51F 1:30PM - Cooling) Manager stated the beans were placed inside cooler at 6AM this morning to cool.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered bar area from dining room and scooped ice without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, shrimp, and beef stored above mayonnaise and sauces inside reach-in cooler across from grill. Manager moved all raw meats to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of "WD-40" stored on prep table beside grinder near cookline. Manager removed spray can from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near mixer blocked by supply rack and bin of tortilla chips.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach on floor below three-compartment sink missing label. Manager added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind front counter not secured. Employee secured with bungee cord during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee laptop computer stored on top of box of wine. Employee moved laptop to another area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in kitchen near mixer. Manager placed oil on shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle behind building. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixtures inside kitchen in ceiling near grill. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket behind front counter.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Two bottles of aspirin stored on top of kitchen microwave. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and handled food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen. Observed two flies in dry storage area. Observed one fly in bar area.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over peppers in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink. Manager moved beef to shelf below peppers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cheese in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room. Manager stated item placed in cooler 15 minutes prior. Manager moved eggs to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room: cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item held over night in cooler. **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink:steak (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room: cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item held over night in cooler. **Warning**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Container use to scoop rice in dry storage area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No water to hand washing sink across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on top of microwave. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish being thawed in standing water in three compartment sink. Manager turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room, ambient temperature 55F. Reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink, ambient temperature 51F. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from three compartment sink. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance from dining room. Manager discarded employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in cooler floor.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster not on a pad. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in dry storage.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Kitchen reach-in cooler gasket located across from grill. **Repeat Violation**