FRITANGA EL VOLKAN

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces at walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer unit.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by ice machine area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed several items blocking the use of mop sink.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cleaned sanitized cooking/serving utensils stored food contact first.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over several containers of ready to eat products at walk-in cooler. Manager relocated eggs to another unit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at dry storage area on the back. Manager placed chain on the tanks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in a at preparation table front line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk-in freezer unit.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at first container of cooked potatoes stored on walk-in cooler floor. Manager relocated container to a rack in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed various towels raw beef thawing at room temperature, beef temp 52°F. As per manager for less than 4 hours. Staff proceeded to cut the beef and place it to cook. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed several items blocking the use of mop sink.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (as per chef since yesterday) (51F - Cold-Holding) at walk in cooler and not reaching 41°F within 6 hours.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside non food grade supermarket bags inside walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (as per chef since yesterday) (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw pork ( as per manager since Sunday) not date marked. Manager placed new label on container with date.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the establishment.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer evaporator. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw chicken stored over unwashed carrots and individual containers of cabbage coleslaw stored inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage coleslaw (68F - Cold Holding) located behind front counter cash register, less than 4 hours. Chef placed food items on ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (111F - Hot Holding), red beans w/ rice (132F-136F - Hot Holding) located at stove top at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef reheated red beans w/ rice (210F -Reheated) and tamales (166F - Reheated). Observed sweet plantains (118F - Hot Holding) at fryer station, less than 4 hours. Chef reheated sweet plantains (192F - Reheated) Observed grilled chicken (119F - Hot Holding); tamales (100F - Hot Holding) located at front counter steam table unit, less than 4 hours. Advised to remove and reheat to 165F and above. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tres leches, flan, custard pudding and rice pudding stored at front counter cooler unit, items received (commercially) not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf under prep counter used to store plastic containers of cooking oil and vinegar, across from cookline.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on prep counter, across from cookline.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic food storage containers of tamales stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located on kitchen counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at cooler drawers located under cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Storage/ mop area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by several boxes of water, sodas and plantains, not accessible.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed white plastic forks stored in holder not kept inverted, located behind cash register.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed soiled and rust pitted shelves inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board at kitchen counter, not stored in sanitizer bucket.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggshell eggs over salad mix inside walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs immediately and correctly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tres leches at front counter (commercially processed) not date marked. Warning

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. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observe two carbon monoxide tanks not properly secured near back exit. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks by back door not secured. Employee secured tanks with chain

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.