EL TROPICO REST

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef by pastas inside Walk in cooler. Also, observed raw beef over beer inside Walk in cooler.

High Priority

Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs stored outside in kitchen. Operator put eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed chiles halapenos and sliced mushrooms dented cans inside dry storage.

High Priority

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on gas pipe in kitchen. Operator removed tong from pipe. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by employee restroom entrance.

Basic

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pastas not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator pastas were cooked last Sunday February 15th, 2026.

Intermediate

Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate

Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom in kitchen.

Basic

Food stored on floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk plastic containers stored on Walk in cooler floor.

Basic