CASA CRUZ RESTAURANT

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stovetop at cookline: beans (110F - Hot Holding); pork (118F-130F - Hot Holding). Manager stated both items were heated in the oven and placed on the stovetop to be held hot at 9am. Inspector had manager reheat both items to 165F and continue to hold at 135F or above. beans (110F 10:40, 172F 11:05 - Reheating); pork (118F 10:40, 189F 11:05 - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several spray bottles containing glass cleaner stored on shelf below handwash sink at front counter, beside box containing single-use utensils. Manager removed the box of utensils from the shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Employee filled a bowl with water at handwash sink in back of kitchen. 2. Employee rinsed thermometer in handwash sink at cookline.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One in-use co2 tank not secured at front counter. Manager chained the tank during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan with remnants of old label stuck to side on clean dish rack near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine 25ppm. Manager refilled the sanitizer bucket, then 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above bag containing fully-cooked liquid eggs. Manager moved the liquid eggs away during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at cookline: sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cheese has been held on the prep table at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes and moved it to the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf directly beside clean dishes in warewash area. Manager moved the chemicals to a lower shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice from ice machine without wearing gloves.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink beside ice machine completely full of dishes. Manager unblocked the sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No handwash sign or towels available at handwash sink beside ice machine. 2. No handwash sign available at handwash sink at front counter.

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has no sanitizer of any kind available in establishment. Manager stated they wash and rinse all dishes, but have not sanitized them since they are waiting to have a dish machine installed. Inspector reviewed proper warewashing procedures with manager, then manager went to the store and purchased sanitizer. Inspector set up the three-compartment sink with manager and instructed them to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes and food contact surfaces before use. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's purse stored directly on top of box containing plastic wrap on shelf near cookline. Manager removed the purse from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Box containing coffee stored on shelf below unshielded drain pipe below sink at front counter. Manager moved the chemicals to coffee away from the drain pipe during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage storage area insufficient in capacity. Three trash cans overflowing behind building. Manager stated they are trying to obtain a dumpster.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop stored down inside rice in bin in rear prep area.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Electric bug zapper stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed the bug zapper from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can anywhere near handwash sink at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to sides of two pans on clean dish rack.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing foam cups and containers stored directly on floor in exterior storage shed. Manager placed the items on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mesh bag containing unwashed onions stored on shelf above pan containing fully-cooked pork inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the pork to another shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in back of kitchen. Manager hung the mop to dry during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in rear prep area of kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar missing label on shelf at front counter.