FRITANGA MOMOTOMBO

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook pork (88F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than an hour. Manager adjust unit temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris at kitchen entrance.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink block by white trash can.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed clean dishes shelves above the triple sink rusted.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink at kitchen entrance.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin or rice and beans not label at dry storage area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with food debris, employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning products inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plantains stored inside supermarket, employee placed food inside food grade bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains at 100 F at the steam table. Employee reheat food to 170° F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.observed at both hand wash sinks. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef not date marked inside the reach in cooler.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the salt. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue and red cutting boards not longer cleanable. Operator discarded them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a light inside the reach in cooler without proper shield. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk container reuse to store juices.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods stored inside reach in cooler not covered. 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. Form was provided and displayed. 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. Form was provided and signed by employees. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside a flour container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with sour orange stored on the floor. Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light inside the reach in cooler missing the shield. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed tamarind juice stored inside a milk container. Operator was advised not to use milk container

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all foods stored inside the reach in cooler were not covered.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to the fryer soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not labeled at the dry storage.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside of nonfood grade bags (thank you bags) at reach in freezer. Operator started to change the bags. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at reach in freezer located at preparation area. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with holes at storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled over shelves at storage area.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at storage area. Operator moved the oil container to a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in reach in cooler missing the shield at preparation area.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at front counter and preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with accumulation of grease, one located next to the exit door.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel at preparation table. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1/2021. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over coleslaw salad at reach in cooler. Operator started to moved the raw beef to the bottom part of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (115 F - Hot Holding); beef ribs (120 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the oven to be reheating.

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts at reach in cooler front counter not date marked. As per operator was made one and two days ago.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair under shelves storage area.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored between walls next to reach in freezer and three knives, spatula between walls over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area and storage area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, one located at preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth and easily cleanable over hand wash sink preparation area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to reach in freezer and under preparation table kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table. Operator moved the wiping cloth to the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator added chlorine to the solution to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in shopping bag,located in the the standing 2 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated beef located in the standing 2 door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork located in the standing 2 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing chicken base stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the standing 2 door reach in cooler.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Manager added chlorine to reach 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching Cheese with their bare hands. Coached employee with the proper procedure. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw pork at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw beef and raw pork. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried cheese (106°F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to reheating to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile shows water damage at storage area. Repeat Violation

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 handle of utensil on the white rice at kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and beans not identified by common name at storage area. Manager identified the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation