San Marcos Mexican Grill

Observed raw chorizo stored above the ready to eat food (onions and peppers) in reach in cooler. Observed containers of raw shrimp, chicken, and steak touching in reach in cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from ready to eat food and by cook temperature. COS: PIC had employee move items.

Observed chilis that have been prepared, diced onions, and diced peppers uncovered in reach in cooler. Food items must be covered to protect from contamination. COS: PIC had employee cover items.

Repeat Violation: Observed several wet wiping cloths laying on food prep tables and used to wipe down food prep tables. Wet cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS: PIC removed all wet wiping cloths.

Observed several stacked wet metal pans on shelf. Metal pans were stacked wet and not air dried before stacking. PIC stated he will discuss and remind employees not to stack the metal pans.

Repeat Violation: Observed wet wiping cloths laying on food prep tables between uses and not stored in sanitizing solution. Wet wiping cloths used to wipe down food prep tales and must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS: PIC removed all wet wiping cloths.

Observed missing and damaged cove molding in the kitchen area and back room area. Observed damaged corner wall by hot water heater. PIC/CFSM stated they are repairing/replacing molding and damaged walls after January 1st.

Observed employee in kitchen at stove pick up several tortillas without gloves (bare hands) and wrap them in tinfoil to serve. Observed employee get cut lettuce and put it without gloves (bare hands) on a plate to be served. I had an employee explain to him what the issue was and to also discard the food. COS: Employee washed his hands before putting gloves on.

Observed several wet wiping cloths used to wipe down food prep tables and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. After employee explained to all the other employees that you cannot leave the wet wiping cloths laying on the food prep tables between uses, the wet cloths were put in sanitizing buckets.

Observed soiled nonfood contact surface of large rice bin and bean bin in the kitchen, rolling carts, and shelves. Will have everything cleaned with three to five business days.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE CILANTRO IN REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHORIZO STORED ABOVE PEPPERS AND ONIONS IN REACH IN COOLER. PIC MOVED RTE FOOD ITEMS.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW SHRIMP, GROUND BEEF, AND RAW STEAK NOT PROPERLY SEPERATED FROM EACH OTHER IN REACH IN COOLER. PIC MOVED FOOD ITEMS.

Observed expired whole milk in front cooler by bar area. Milk expired 05/09/23. Also, no date on milk when it was opened. COS: PIC discarded the milk.

Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of shelves, coolers (inside & outside), rolling cart, hand sink partition (rusted), microwaves, grill, and cooking equipment. Will have everything cleaned within three to five days and will replace partition at hand sink.

Observed mild/mildew along the wall of the three compartment sink. Also soiled walls in kitchen and back room. Also soiled floors under shelves and equipment. Will have floors and walls cleaned with five to seven days.