EL SALVADORENO RESTAURANT AND GRILL

Violations (13)

• 14-86-1Critical

  Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining bowl of plantains. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  High Priority

• 29-37-4Critical

  Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging inside of both triple sinks. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  High Priority

• 03A-02-5Critical

  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharron mix (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans mix (45F - Cold Holding) on counter top across from cook line, as per operator for 2 hours. Observed diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) next to flip top reach in cooler. Observed raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

  High Priority

• 41-10-4Critical

  Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf next to sugar packets at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  High Priority

• 41-15-5Critical

  Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Advised operator to add more water. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  High Priority

• 36-02-5

  Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 23-24-4

  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-27-5

  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above hood system dusty. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-17-4

  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-22-4

  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near floor drains in kitchen and dish areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 10-07-4

  In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 90F at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-36-5

  Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer door with exposed insulation across from walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 23-03-4

  Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**

  Basic