DON CHEPES MEXICAN GRILL

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of burn medicine stored above tortillas at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored with unwashed onions and potatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of toilet bowel cleaner stored next to clean dishes at the dry rack station in back storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two glass cups inside hand wash sink at the bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic bin of raw chicken inside all in cooler cracked.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor at the bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface. Operator removed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under yellow cutting board at the prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris inside kitchen prep area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed products in walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles of oils and sauces at the cook line with no label. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above ready to eat pico de gallo inside reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed raw steak. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored on shelf next to tortillas near cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen spoon inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 06/24.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee unisex restroom. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing bleach with no label stored near ware wash area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at the bar area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one set of tongs stored on hood suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer located across cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rusted shelves near prep area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle containing oil at the cook line with no label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three flying insects at bar area during inspection.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW BEEF (50F - Cooling) at reach in cooler across from grill at cook line. As per chef more than six hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW BEEF (50F - Cooling) at reach in cooler across from grill at cook line. As per chef more than six hours.

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket solution at 200plus ppm. Chef diluted solution with a final reading of 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with utensils in it located at bar area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment sink missing paper towels. Chef refilled towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile next to employee restroom missing.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at preparation area in poor repair.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at both rear exits. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at low boy reach in cooler at preparation area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled located at cook line.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from grill at kitchen area soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at all hand sinks inside establishment.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at ware washing area and in dining room.

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under exterior back door next to dish machine.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind storage rack at cook line.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at ware washing area.