LA MILPA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw prep chicken on top of cooked cut beef inside reach in cooler at prep area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Temperature 200+); employee added water to dilute sanitazer. 2nd-Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol and water not labeled next to handwashing sink. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at dry storage.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with grease.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over lettuce inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored pork properly, coached employees on proper way of storing products inside reach in cooler. Provided hand out . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Manager removed and washed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris at kitchen area. Employee cleaned door handles during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dark substance at dining area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not invented next to 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris next to oven.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed RIF with ice buildup at dry storage area .

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use knives in standing water 89F. Manager removed and stored properly second temp. 147F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with cooking oil not labeled at preparation table. Manager labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks next to unisex bathroom.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container with clean cooking utensils not inverted, employee inverted during inspection. 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 cell phone being stored on top preparation table . Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint. Employee put on a hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee stored product properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bottles , plastic bags, paper wraps around dumpster area.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water, coached employees on how to thaw product properly with running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with flour not labeled in kitchen area.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cookline, operator did not wash hands with soap after handling soiled equipment then put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut fruits stored in shopping bag located in reach in freezer,frontline. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above beef soup located in the prep cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored with raw beef located in the chest freezer.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade,and guard soiled with encrusted food debris.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door not self closing.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands no using hot water. Manger coached employee on proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with no soap. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw fish stored in non-food grade bags inside white chest reach in freezer. Manager removed the bags and replaced the chicken in ziplock bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over ready to eat food inside preparation reach in cooler. Manager rearranged the food products.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not separated from raw pork and raw beef inside white chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed two employees washing hands in the 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employees in proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 cutting boards soiled with food and black mold-like substance over preparation reach in coolers.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket next to 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided soap. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled of white standing reach in cold unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employees water bottles on food preparation station. Manager removed the bottles and placed them on designated 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 employees phone in front of microwave at front counter. Also observed employee purses stored over food preparation area. Manager removed items and placed them on designated area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraints. Employees put hair nets on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of chicken stock stored on floor next to single door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole over hood filter.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 80F next to fryers.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris next to white chest freezer.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container no labeled. Manager labeled flour container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in kitchen area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (128F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (123F - Hot Holding) in kitchen area. As per employee less than 2 hours, Manager start reheating during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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 during inspection.

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

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

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

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tripe soup,cooked steak and cooked chicken not date marked in reach in cooler in kitchen area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container, employee removed during inspection.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets in kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt and seasoning stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over prep table. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified in kitchen area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: Time Extended