LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of washed limes. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Natural Minced Garlic (76F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator stored outside for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside walk in cooler 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 Cooked Onions (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. Operator removed and reheated during inspection Cooked Onions (167F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back storage area next to kitchen.

Intermediate - Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. Observed employee Tomas C. with no employee health agreement. As per operator hired less than a month. Provided form to operator. Operator provided employee health agreement signed by employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the floor outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic cups stored on the floor at front counter.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at front counter.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled on prep table. Operator started cleaning blade. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. Operator started to clean. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of water stored on the floor at front counter. During the inspection employee removed item and placed correctly.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. During the inspection employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler entrance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, and grease, throughout kitchen areas.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employees touching body parts before engaging in food preparation no hand washing. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Still observed Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 pp. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

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. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with sanitation solutions at 0ppm, operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside thank you bags.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm, operator add water recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

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

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (46 °F - Cooling); corn tamales (48 °F - Cooling) inside the walk-in cooler. As per operator food was prepared the day before and stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork (46 °F - Cooling); corn tamales (48 °F - Cooling) inside the walk-in cooler. As per operator food was prepared the day before and stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a painting brush used as utensil for coffee at the front counter area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vent missing in kitchen above triple sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swiss cheese (51- Cold Holding); ham (49°F - Cold Holding) ; Pork (58°F - Cold Holding) inside the walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen. Operator restocked towel paper at the hand washing sinks during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a painting brush used as utensil for coffee at the front counter area next to the coffee machine.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at the hand washing sink located at the men's bathroom. Operator turned on the hot water at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vent missing on top of the three compartment sink inside the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stain marks inside the kitchen. Repeat Violation

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 walk-in cooler ambient temperature at 60°F.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of green peppers stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach-in freezer at the front counter area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar without label at the front counter area next to the coffee machine.