COLOMBIA'S GRILL

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (80F - Hot Holding); tequenos (81F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes on hand sink located at the front counter. Operator removed it.

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. Employees name Karen with 2 weeks of being hired.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 77°F. Operator placed on top of the stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork thawing at room temperature, operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

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

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

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

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in room temperature, operator placed items in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in the kitchen a container with water and soap. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep reach in freezer in the storage room with door in disrepair with tape.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In the kitchen.

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

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. Observed new employee named Christina hired 1 month ago and Dalila hired 1 week ago with no knowledge of their responsibilities.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler in the storage room.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked beef soup in the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. 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 raw beef inside the reach in cooler under the flattop grill. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At the front counter reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the reach in cooler in the back storage area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice and cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the back storage room. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 individually wrapped portions of raw fish and raw chicken stored in the same container in the reach in cooler, under the stove. Operator separated items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white cheese (54F - Cold Holding)in the reach in cooler by the front counter. Operator placed in different cooler. Corrected On-Site

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. Printed form for operator. Corrective Action Taken

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. Printed form for operator. Employee signed during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining on shelves in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted on the shelves of the kitchen. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a tray of yuca and corn stored on the floor under the shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils, spatulas and spoons stored in standing water at 85F in the kitchen counter. Operator removed and placed on clean tray. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield in the kitchen.

Basic - Cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the kitchen floor. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee yogurt in the kitchen.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area and storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: At time of call back inspection observed ceiling tiles shows damage. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-01: At time of call back inspection observed ceiling tiles shows damage or in disrepair in dining and storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-06: At time of call back inspection observed wall is soiled with grease and food debris. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-01: At time of call back inspection observed wall is soiled in the kitchen area, by the three compartment sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed assorted vegetables in the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs on lower shelf. 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 containers of cooked beef soup in the reach in freezer not date marked. Employee date marked containers of beef soup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the hood sprinklers has accumulation of grease.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the preparation table. Employee discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Three In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed all tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen vegetables, and beef in a container on drain board, being thawed out. Manager placed in the reach in cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of cracked rice rice container.

Basic - White rice storage container lid cracked or broken in the kitchen.