TAQUERIA LA PALOMA (INSIDE BP)

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed no asterisk next to items that may be served undercooked on the menu. C/A:if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Facility has until 5/16/2026 to submit to EHS new menu.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed diced tomatoes on counter of front food service holding above 41F. C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Tomatoes placed in ice bath for cooling.

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer measuring over 200 ppm. C/A: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be stored in chlorine sanitizer measuring 50-100 ppm.

Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods — Inspector Note: Observed no asterisk next to the items that are served undercooked on the menu. C/A: if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Correct by 10/18/2025

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed the following prep dates inside the walk-in cooler: cooked pork 9/30, beef soup 9/27, and curtido (cabbage slaw) 9/27. C/A: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. COS: Items discarded.