El Torero

Food stored covered

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)] Observed several foods inside the RIC in main kitchen are stored without any cover.PIC covered the food. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed Dishwasher at 0ppm. PIC advised to use 3 compartment sink until the dishwasher is fixed. Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions. C/A: Make proper repairs to dishwasher and ensure sanitizer is dispensing. Manual washing until dishwasher is repaired. New Violation. Correct By: 10/09/2026

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(q)] Observed several oil cans stored on the floor in the main kitchen area and food was being cooled by placing the container on the floor.PIC moved them 6 inches above floor. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j)] At the time of inspection, PIC failed to provide testing strips for the dishwasher. Advised PIC to order them ASAP. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf j) Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers. 1. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under section (7) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf 2. Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils, as specified under Section (8) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf New Violation. Correct By: 10/07/2026

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3] Observed the shelving in RIC used to store drinking glasses are rusted. PIC advised to replace them ASAP. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation. Correct By: 10/08/2026