Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria LLC

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Upon arrival, observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times. Stated to PIC to obtain the most recent inspection report and post in public view.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: Observed active leak at the vegetable prep sink in the main kitchen near the bottom pipe. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Stated to PIC to have leak at the veggie prep sink in the main kitchen repaired.

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed CFSM certificate not posted in public view at the food service establishment. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view. Stated to PIC to obtain CFSM certificate and post in public view.

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed in the main kitchen's RIC raw bacon stored above a container of cooked beans, and multiple containers of raw beef and raw chicken stored above a crate of fresh produce. TCS foods shall be stored according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC rearranged RIC for proper storage hierarchy.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen area. Advised PIC that materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be smooth, durable, and cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. Advised to place/coat absorbent ceiling tiles with epoxy or to replace ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles.

Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting — Inspector Note: PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that employees are/were aware of their responsibility to report illnesses and symptoms of foodborne diseases. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be produced to the Health Authority upon request. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and agreement forms and maintain at the establishment.

Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events — Inspector Note: Observed establishment without written procedures for vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC that written procedures and approved EPA disinfectant shall be onsite at all times in order to respond to vomit/fecal events and maintain on-site at all times.