HOT TAMALES

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed quaternary testing strips expired from 2023.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage can outside with no lid.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed owner handling chemical strips and then back to food prep without changing gloves or handwashing, stopped owner explained importance of changing gloves and handwashing. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); green sauce (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Operator placed items on fridge at 1000am. Closes business at 2pm. Must discard all at 2 pm if not sold. Operator adjusted refrigerator temps to colder setting. Will monitor.

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in refrigerator at over 50 F. Ambient thermometer at 40F. Operator will replace. Ambient thermometer over 20degrees off.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing foods with no hair cover.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Inspector emailed handout. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added napkins. Inspector advised add paper towel holder over sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector emailed handout. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed handout. Corrected On-Site