EL TACO VELOZ

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed drive-through window in the main kitchen boarded up and has gaps that allow for potential entry of pests. Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier. Perimeter walls and roofs of a food service establishment shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. Discussed with PIC that the gap in the window shall be filled to eliminate the potential entry of pests.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed multiple food items stored in the prep-top cooler in the main kitchen at temperatures above the required cold holding limit of 41°F. These items included chorizo at 48°F and cooked chicken at 50°F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P PIC stated that the chorizo and cooked chicken were prepared and placed into the prep-top cooler at approximately 9:00 a.m.; therefore, PIC voluntarily discarded both food items.