MMABES CAFE 2 RESTAURANT LLC

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked black beans in 2 door reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed raw food stored above ready to eat food. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans container not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed cooked rice and beans container not date marked, as per employee from 2 days ago. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed soiled vents at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign on any of the hand wash sink at the establishment. Only observed in bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tomato sauce, milk, and beans. Operator moved products in correct order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator, since the night before. Operator segregated the raw beef to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator, since the night before. Operator segregated the raw beef to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS near front counter.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at HWS at front counter.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked chicken containers with no date marking in reach in cooler. As per operator, since two day ago. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing ceiling tiles in kitchen preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed coffee in open container with no lid in kitchen preparation table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cellphones near food preparation area. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter with no hair restraint. Operator put hair net restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil on floor. Operator removed from floor immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at HWS in kitchen preparation area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork being thawed at room temperature. Advised cook proper thawing methods. Cook placed raw pork in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed used of nonfood-grade bags for portioned food in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak stored above plantains and raw cabbage in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided form during inspection.

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

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test strips available when established used chlorine.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak and cooked chicken not date marked. As per manager food was prepared 2 days ago. Manager date marked food during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing some ceiling tiles in kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water narks in some ceiling tiles in kitchen area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside of sugar container. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal and plastic pans stored in rack next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) stored in preparation table, manager moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs in container not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Employee took item to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs inside reach in cooler at back storage area. As per operator, item was prepared on the previous day.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located at cook line, near ware washing area and front counter area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer fan cover missing at back storage area.

Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed no cold water available at hand sink at cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Operator rearranged scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter, cook line and ware washing area. Provided operator with hand washing signs. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed cloth. Corrective Action Taken