Tapas On Lex

What the inspector found on Apr 1, 2026

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  Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

  Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  Critical
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  Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

  Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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  Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

  Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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  A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

  Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

  Critical
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  Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

  Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  Critical
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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  Critical
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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

  Critical
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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

  Critical
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  Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

  Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

  Critical
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  Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

  Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  Critical
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  A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

  No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  Critical
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  Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

  Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

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  A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

  Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

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  A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

  Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

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  Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

  Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

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  A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

  Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

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  A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

  Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

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  A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

  Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history