Old Mexico

Observed several TCS food (shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, raw beef, raw chicken) maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: 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. PIC cooled shredded cheese to proper temperature. Everything else was discarded.

Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink near the warewashing area. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have hot water restored to handwashing sink.

Observed black build up in small ice bin in front of drink nozzle machine in the front area of the facility. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch such as ice bins. PIC will have employee to wipe down small ice bin in the front area of the facility, and drain, clean, and sanitize it later on today.

Observed orange slime build up in large ice bin in the dry storage area of the facility. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch such as ice bins. PIC will have employee to wipe down large ice bin in the dry storage area of the facility, and drain, clean, and sanitize it later on today.

Observed no hot water at the employee handwashing sink near the back of the kitchen area. PIC stated that it leaked and has to be repaired which is why it is turned off. PIC will work on getting it repaired or removing the employee handwashing sink since they have two more that are in distance to utilized when needed.

Observed no handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers and grills in kitchen area. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will put employee handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers and grills in kitchen area.

Observed no toilet tissue in the employee restroom in the kitchen area of the facility. CA: A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. PIC will have employee to put toilet tissue in the employee restroom now.

Observed the vent hood in the main kitchen area with grease build up. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed cheese dip uncovered on steam table in kitchen area between uses. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered cheese dip on steam table and will keep covered between uses.

Observed black build up in ice bins in front area of facility before entering main kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch such as ice bins. PIC will have employee to wipe down ice bins in front area of facility and drain, clean, and sanitize later on today.

Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler in kitchen area that is used to prep vegetables with visible and black permanent stains. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have white prep board in front of prep top cooler replaced in kitchen area that is used to prep vegetables.

Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler in kitchen area that is used to prep raw meats with visible and black permanent stains. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have white prep board in front of prep top cooler that is used to prep raw meats replaced in kitchen area.

Observed no handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers in kitchen area. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will put employee handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers in kitchen area.

Observed scooper handles in raw meats (chicken and steak) in prep top cooler with handles in contact with raw meats (chicken and steak). CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC will clean and sanitize scoopers in raw meats (chicken and steak) in prep top cooler and place them properly with handles up.

Observed single-service items (soy sauce buckets) in walk in cooler being used to marinate fajita meat. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will be purchasing food grade containers to marinate fajita meat in walk in cooler.

Observed incorrect test strips being used to test sanitizer solution in sanitizer buckets. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing correct test strips to test sanitizer solution in sanitizer buckets.

Observed taco shells and taco salad bowls on top of the oven in the main kitchen area not covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC covered taco shells and taco bowls.

Observed raw meat in the vegetable sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods. COS PIC had employee to wash, rinse, and sanitize the vegetable sink.

Observed two chip containers not labeled with the common food name. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. PIC will label containers to properly identify the chips.

Observed cook at grill area with a mustache needing a beard restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will have employee put on beard restraint.

Observed no cold water at three compartment sink. PIC stated that he needed to fix it because something was loose and it leaked. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have cold water repaired at the three compartment sink.

Observed food items being stored in reused sour creamer containers that are single-service. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will move food items to food grade containers.

Observed two house hold blenders in the facility. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have house hold blenders replaced with commercial grade blenders.

Observed no test strips in the facility to test sanitizer solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order new test strips to test sanitizer solution.

Observed grease build up on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed cold water not working at veggie sink in main kitchen area. PIC will have until 07/14/2023 to have cold water working properly at veggie sink in main kitchen area.

Observed leaking faucet at 3-compartment sink near back area of facility. PIC will have until 07/24/2023 to have leaking faucet at 3-compartment sink near back area of facility repaired.

Observed several clean utensils (Pitchers) not inverted or covered. COS PIC cleaned and sanitized several clean utensils (Pitchers) and inverted them properly to protect them from any possible source of contamination.

Observed single-service item (sour cream container) being used to store ice scooper between uses in between drink machines before entering kitchen. COS PIC removed ice scooper from single-service item (sour cream container) and cleaned and sanitized scooper before putting in proper storage between uses.

Observed an accumulation of grease dripping from vent hood. PIC will have vent hood cleaned properly.

Observed several floor tiles in dry storage area not in good repair. PIC will have until 09/01/2023 to have several floor tiles in dry storage area repaired.

Observed several ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen area not in good condition. PIC will have until 09/15/2023 to have several ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen area not in good condition repaired.

Observed crack in floor drain under employee hand washing sink near fryer. PIC will have until 07/28/2023 to have floor drain under employee hand washing sink repaired.

Observed several light bulbs out in area before entering kitchen where drink nozzle machines are located. PIC will have until 08/03/2023 to have several light bulbs out in area before entering kitchen where drink nozzle machines are located repaired.

Observed several light bulbs out in main kitchen area. PIC will have until 08/03/2023 to have several light bulbs out in main kitchen area repaired.