MI TIERRA BAR AND KITCHEN

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing four, one for hose bib and 3 for other hose bib that has a three splitter connection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled spray noise at prep sink.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on food shelves inside walk in cooler.

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

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

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in disrepair the cove molding from wall to prep sink.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee in front area prepping coffee with no hair restraint. Also observed chef in kitchen with no hair restraint conducting food preparation and handling.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee scrubbing pots with soap inside the marked rinse basin.

Basic - Missing drain plugs at dumpsters.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at beverage station in front area and handwash sink in the kitchen next to 3CS. Also observed no sign in the male and female bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lids.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind prep sink.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at prep sink in the kitchen.

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink behind the bar. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed men and women bathroom door left open during operating hours.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on top preparation table. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on yellow cutting board at preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of green plantain being stored on the floor next to office. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign on both handwashing sink. Women and men. Provided manager handout via email , manager printed and displayed during inspection. 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 over ground beef at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Drawers: marinade pork (54- Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed at reach in cooler 24 hours before the inspection. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Drawers: marinade pork (54- Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed at reach in cooler 24 hours before the inspection.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 95F.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's and women's bathroom.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink and then began handling clean sauce bowls, no hand wash.

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic juice bottle stored inside ice bin at bar.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic juice bottle stored inside ice bin at bar.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers. As per manager, product placed inside unit 3 days prior.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers. As per manager, product placed inside unit 3 days prior. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers. As per manager, product placed inside unit less than 1 hour prior. Employee took product to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at bar.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand sink at bar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers beef under cooked, no consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided consumer advisory and manager posted on wall at dining area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men and women bathrooms missing self closing mechanism.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of bread crumbs at storage area. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean glasses not inverted at bar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container and cardboard boxes of plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at front line.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bar utensils stored in standing water. Employee removed items. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sinks at bar, kitchen, dish area and bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at dish area. Manager removed cloths and employee began setting up sanitizer solution. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at all hand wash sinks in the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at all hand wash sinks in the restaurant. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mugs and glass cups not inverted at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Time Extended