LA COCINA DE MARTINA

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sparkling bottles of water in 2 doors standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 3 cases of soda stored in front of the hand sink. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls, and plates not inverted. During the inspection employee placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler located at the front counter is not functioning properly. As per operator parts have been ordered.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored in cooler at counter above tangerines. Operator changed order. Observed in fridge next to prep top cooler : chicken above vegetables. Operator changed order on site during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where clean dishes are kept.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored between wall and table top on floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor and out at sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor next to back exit. Operator moved off of floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Front counter: sandwich bread stored inside Thank you carry out bags. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stand up reach in cooler: cooked chicken soup not date marked. As per operator, prepared two days ago. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over fruit stored in reach in cooler, located at front counter. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready to eat food . Observed shell eggs over American cheese.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipments

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed in the kitchen, cook cracked raw shell egg and then touched precooked arepas without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator was instructed with hand washing techniques. Operator instructed employee to washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside white refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (129F - Hot Holding) on the steam table, as per operator has been there approximately 30 minutes, operator returned to the stove and reheated to 184F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pink plastic glove stored inside hand washing by prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm).

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the cooler located in the kitchen area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the cook line as per operator less than 1 hour due to the rush time. Observed cooked corn (49F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (49°F - Cold Holding); milk (50°F- Cold Holding) stored inside white refrigerator located by front counter. Operator discarded it. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table ,coated by front counter gasket disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water and juice stored on floor next to chest freezer located by front counter.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior with accumulation of food residues. Standing cooler located by the dry storage area.