EL PALACIO BUFFET

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live at front cook line. Next unannounced .Dennis

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in dish area. Next unannounced .Dennis

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cornmeal (56F - Cold Holding); beef (56F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork less than 4 hours (53F - Cold Holding). Staff moved to another unit to cool ambient air 60F cornmeal (56F - Cold Holding); beef (56F - Cold Holding) from yesterday stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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 forms 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. Provided forms Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pig feet and chicken. Staff dated product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Staff cleaned Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole near dish area in wall and ceiling.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under and around triple sink. Staff cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on cart. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom shelf of table in dish area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 25ppm, operator adjusted sanitizer bucket, retested at 50+ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shrimp over blanched mussels in two door freezer across from dish machine Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carts in front of sink at walk-in coolers Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead at bandsaw. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles above make table Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink across from walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three door cooler next to cookline

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Three door cooler next to cookline

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); deli ham (45F - Cold Holding). Operator states cooler has been open due to multiple deliveries, will keep door closed

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near bandsaw, ceiling tiles removed, plastic sheeting covering hole. Operator states air conditioning being replaced

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen, near cookline

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline, 110F, operator placed Bain marie on flame Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under table in kitchen

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms over noodles in two door cooler on cookline. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beef 120°F operator states cooling 2 hours. Operator will reheat to proper temperature and begin cooling again Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid over margarine. Raw beef over krab in cooler at sushi barOperator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator states in lowboy cooler under make table across from cookline for less then one hour. Will move to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (70F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator took to dish station to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Across from cookline. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At sushi bar

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Coffe cup on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of 3 door cooler. Rice cooker missing pate index lid

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cookline

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Deli container in flour tub. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood. Exterior of dish machine Repeat Violation

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In rear of establishment, near walk-in coolers

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large cambro at dish area

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cookline

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Under table at cookline. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin next to band saw. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher at machine, loaded dirty dishes, then unloaded clean without washing hands and changing gloves - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in reach in cooler next to cookline over prepped vegetables - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. noodles (49°F - Cooling) overnight in deep plastic container - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over prep table in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains on floor near mop sink, jug of oil on floor near cookline - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reaching door handles soiled, across from 3 door reach in cooler near cooline - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door freezer across from cookline - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils stored food contact side up in a bucket at dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-12: Time Extended