Taco El Gallo

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed in main kitchen a broken handwash sink so I was told employees were washing hands in vegetable prep sink. New handwash sink is being installed tomorrow (8/28/26) according to manager, and I advised them to only use their other handwash sink by the restrooms until new one is installed tomorrow. 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - Where to wash (Pf) (d) Where to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Pf

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed failure to cold hold chicharon (pork), pulled pork and cooked beef at or below 41 degrees inside a reach in cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed several loose fixtures in the kitchen including the hand sink. All equipment shall be in good working condition and firmly bolted to walls or ground. Advised PIC to repair loose fixtures.

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: PIC was unable to demonstrate knowledge of the food code- there was a language barrier.

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed failure to provide a food safety manager certificate. Issued a legal notice to obtain a certificate within 30days.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed failure to cold hold coked chicken, cooked beef and other TCS foods at 41 degrees inside a reach in cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.