Bodega Tacos LLC

Inspector's notes

Observed organic matter buildup on the inside of both of the large ice machines in the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge to clean the ice machines on a more frequent basis to minimize buildup inside the machine. Person in charge will have the ice machines cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed two containers of food inside of the walk-in cooler, one of which was a container of bacon jam with a date mark of 08/28/2025 and another container of cooked pork carnitas without a date mark on them. Based on the date mark for the bacon jam, the bacon jam should have been disposed of on 09/03/2025. The container of pork carnitas did not have a date mark and it was not clear when the pork was cooked according to the person in charge. Both items were embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed some organic matter build-up on the inside of some of the beverage bar gun dispensers at the bar. Discussed with person in charge to clean the beverage dispensers and nozzles on a more frequent basis to prevent organic build-up inside. Person in charge broke down the beverage dispensers in question to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed some organic matter accumulating inside the floor drain at the beer walk-in floor drain and also observed some organic matter inside of the floor drain at the soda fountain in the kitchen area. Discussed with person in charge to clean floor drains on a more frequent basis. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate (CFPM) is present during all hours of operation. Person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that a person with a certified food protection manager certificate is present during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked rice being held in a rice cooker that was hot holding according to the person in charge. The internal temperature of the rice as measured using a probe thermometer was holding at 119°F. Per the person in charge, the rice had been in the unit for more than 2 hours. The rice was embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge adjusting holding temperature on the unit so that it is hot held at a minimum of 135°F or higher. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.