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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded pork over pita bread in reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. Raw shell eggs over cooked rice across grill. Operator removed pork and eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche Pio Pio and Ceviche Peruano, containing raw fish. All items were identified during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. In prep area. Operator discarded sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados in flip top cooler at cook line container stickers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bucket in hand sink Removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink

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

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados contain stickers

High Priority - A one gallon milk container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

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

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. A one gallon milk container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

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. Emailed form. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat salad dressings in prep area at cook line. Cook reversed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public at cook line. Employee IDd and segregated. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Raw beef and pork stored over/not properly separated from ready-to eat precooked chicken and beef empanadas in drawers under grill. Cook reversed drawers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (109°F-119°F - Hot Holding) chicken was reheated to 170°F, for hot holding. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled in dish area. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 92°F. Cook reheated water to 151°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari and chicken thawed at room temperature at triple sink and in prep area. Cook turned water on. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Yucca at 12:45 (90°F - Cooling) cooked at 12:15 Yucca at 1:30 (86°F- Cooling). Yucca was covered in a deep container and at this rate will not reach 70°F within 2 hours. Operator removed cover and placed yucca in a shallow pan to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled,at dishwasher area. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 109°F grill at cook-line. Cook reheated to 140°F Corrected On-Site