Taqueria Hernandez Restaurant LLC

MFC 3-301.11

(A), (B) Observed employee slicing a lime for a drink with bare hands. CORRECTED. (Lime was discarded. Inspector discussed ensuring that gloves or other suitable utensils are used when handling ready-to-eat foods).

MFC 3-201.11

(A), (B), (D), (E) Establishment has prepared custard cups available for sale in the customer reach-in cooler. Establishment stated that they buy the desserts pre-made from a local family but are unaware if the custard is prepared in their home kitchen or at a commercial kitchen. All custards were discarded. Inspector discussed verifying source. Products may not be sold unless made in a commercial kitchen.

MFC 3-501.16

Beans and rice in left steam table had internal temperatures of 118-126*F. Steam well was at 117*F. CORRECTED. (Products were placed in unit less than 1 hour previous and were reheated to 177-192*F. Left steam table unit wasn't turned on. After turning on, unit increased to 161*F).

MFC 3-501.18

Prepared tomato sauce and chipotle sauce was found in the reach-in cooler past the required 7-day discard date (09/22/26). CORRECTED. (Out-of-date food was discarded).

MFC 3-501.13

There was a packaged of frozen meat being thawed at room temperature. CORRECTED. (Meat was still frozen and was moved to a reach-in cooler).

MFC 3-602.11

Desserts in the front lobby reach-in cooler available for consumer self service did not have proper labeling requirements. Inspector provided education on labeling requirements. REPEAT.

MFC 4-903.11

(A-B), (D) There was cooking ware/utensils stored outside - no overhead protection. Equipment not currently being used but inspector suggested moving equipment to the enclosed outdoor storage room. REPEAT.