Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant

Observed cilantro in walk-in cooler to be uncovered. Observed burritos in reach-in freezer uncovered. Observed RTE foods (cooked chicken, "Gueras", avocados) to be uncovered in reach-in coolers.

COS: PIC covered all food-items listed above. CA: Stored food shall be covered as to prevent overhead contamination.

Observed both prep-top coolers in grill area to be holding temperatures above the 41F safe-zone.

RCA: PIC shall have equipment repaired or replaced. All equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair.

Observed dried food debris and food build-up on sides of equipment and on walls.

RCA: PIC shall have non-food contact surfaces cleaned. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef in the reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored next to and above RTE food in walk in cooler. CA: PIC rearranged food items to ensure they are stacked by internal cooking temperature. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from cooked and ready to eat foods. CA: PIC moved chick

Observed items in reach-in coolers without date marking (pineapple, cheese, various meats). CA: PIC assured meats were prepped last night and will have kitchen staff put new date stickers on the food storage containers. PIC will also ensure date-marking on any food items removed from the original containers and held overnight

Observed wet nesting on food storage containers on the clean dish rack. CA/COS: Dishes were just washed and employee untacked dishes and will let completely air dry before restacking.

Observed inconsistent date marking throughout the facility. CA: PIC will have employees redo date marking once lunch rush dies down. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf

Observed plates and other utensils stored right side up in the kitchen with no overhead protection. CA/COS: PIC had employees invert utensils and dishes to protect from overhead contamination