El Cali Mexican Food

Safe, Unadulterated, & Honestly Presented - Food was not seen to be safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.

Observed white fuzz on green salsa in the walk in cooler. Person in charge discarded salsa at time of inspection. (REPEAT VIOLATION WILL ASSESS IN 3-10 DAYS)

Food is not stored as required by the Food Code

Observed no lids on food containers in the walk in cooler. Person in charge added lids to food containers at time of inspection. (REPEAT VILATION WILL ASSESS IN 3-10 DAYS)

Restricted Use Pesticides - Restricted use pesticides did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code.

Observed a can of Raid in the back storage room. Person in charge discarded Raid at time of inspection.

Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code

Observed a Styrofoam cup used as a coop in the green salsa in the walk in cooler. Person in charge discarded cup at time of inspection. Observed a plastic spoon stored in the seasoning near the grill. Person in charge removed plastic spoon at time of inspection. (REPEAT VIOLATION WILL ASSESS IN 3-10 DAY)

Ice - Ice used as a food or cooling medium was not made from drinking water.

Observed a jug of margarita mix stored in the ice well. Person in charge removed jug, discarded ice and washed, rinsed and sanitized ice well at time of inspection.

RTE TCS, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.

Observed a pan of potatoes and riced dated 9/9/26 not discarded in accordance with the Food Code. Person in charge discarded potatoes and rice at time of inspection. (REPEAT VIOLATION WILL ASSESS IN 3-10 DASYS)

Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.

Observed buildup and food debris in the microwave. Person in charge cleaned microwave at time of inspection.

Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use; and/or walls/ceilings are not light in color

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles though out the prep area. NOTE: When stained or damaged must replace with smooth, light in color, durable easily cleanable materials.

Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees

Observed 2 employees without hair restraints.