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Observed raw chicken, raw shell eggs, and cooked carnitas cold holding above 41F in walk in cooler. COS: PIC discarded items.

Observed black build up on ice baffle of ice machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed excessive fly activity in the facility. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

Observed insufficient capacity of mechanical ventilation in physical facilities to prevent excessive heat and contamination of food items. CA: Mechanical Ventilation. If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.

Observed employee drink and items stored above clean dishes in the ware washing area. COS: PIC stored items in employee designated areas.

Observed TCS food Items in walk in cooler to be above 41 F. (Beef 45F, Pork 46F, Chicken 45F, Shrimp 45F). Employee had all items out causing temperatures to rise, before placing it back into walk in cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below

RCA/CA: Told PIC to discard of all the above items.

Observed open employee coke can with no lid or straw on prep counter next to steam wells and other facility items. CA/COS: PIC removed item an will ensure there is a designated employee area for food and drinks, as well as other employee items.

Observed two knives with food debris stored in between prep table and steam well. CA/COS: PIC removed knives and will rewash them. PIC will also educate employees on proper utensil storage.

Observed dried chiles stored in a container on the floor. CA/COS: PIC placed bin on a storage shelf at least 6" off the floor. PIC will ensure all food items and other facility items are always stored at least 6" off the floor.