CHARCOALS LATIN GRILL

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of Italian peel tomatoes heavily dented at storage rack, manager voluntarily discarded the cans.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some soiled at some parts of kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach-in cooler unit by cook line.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at flip top salad unit. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken stored over cooked ribs at reach-in cooler at cook line, chef move the rib to top rack in the unit and raw chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce (69F - Cold Holding) at grill station, as per manager less than 4 hours, chef relocated tray with sauce to flat top to reheated to 165°F or above. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Dídac dispersing nozzles soiled.

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

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in a several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen line.

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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at first unit at cook line area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ice buildup chicken wings thawing at room temperature at rack next to standing freezer, wing still frozen and manager placed them inside reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed various towels not stored inside sanitizer bucket at kitchen area, manager was coached on proper protocols of sanitizer solutions and the storage of towels. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a gallon of vinegar stored at kitchen floor, operator relocated the vinegar to a rack. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at drawer reach in cooler under flat top grill. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (64F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per operator, the product is made with fresh garlic and oil and packed around 10AM today. Advised operator to put sauce containers inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled located next to back prep table.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed peeled onion inside hand wash sink located next to reach in cooler. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents near back exit door soiled.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license posted Oct. 1, 2023.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable located across cook line.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal beverage container on dish washing machine. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located across cook line. Observed hood filter system soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer near vent system.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located across the cook line.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with dressing not labeled located near cook line. Operator labeled immediately. 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. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at the cook line soiled. Operator cleaned immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the mop sink. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 91° F. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled next to the hand wash sink. Operator cleaned them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment is reusing bottle of sour orange marinade to store juice of maracuya.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Chef placed food items over ice to rapid cool Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance Manager had employee clean machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across flat top in disrepair

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing in reach in cooler across flat top in cookline

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish and shrimp cold holding in cooler not covered. Manager placed lids on containers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 chlorine sanitizer at 200+ppm. Manager corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp and fish not covered in reach in cooler. Manager placed lids on container Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Manager cleaned covers Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager inverted mop Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs stored above fish. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on shelf above waiter station not inverted. Manager inverted plates Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed drying rack next to ware wash area rusted

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler. Manager had employee clean fan covers in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site