EL PATRON RESTAURANT

Observed strainer and bits of squid meat obstructing hand sink upon arrival of inspection.

Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf
2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf
3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf

PIC removed strainer and squid meat from hand sink. Discussed with PIC, that hand sink shall only be used for hand washing.

Observed rice cooling at 126°F in a plastic bin covered with Saran wrap, with an ice bath lacking a sufficient ice-to-water mixture and ice not contacting the top and sides of the container to effectively reduce the temperature.

Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf o (vii) Other effective methods. Pf
2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

PIC moved rice into metal containers, removed saran wrap, and raised ice bath levels to where all sides of container were in contact with the ice bath.

Observed raw frozen fish thawing inside 3 compartment sink with sitting room temperature water.

Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or
2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF;

PIC moved raw fish to middle portion of 3 compartment sink, submerged all fish, and turned on water.

Observed wet wiping cloth stored in sanitizer bucket with no adequate sanitizer.

Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.

1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose.
2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily.

PIC remade sanitizer bucket and stored wet wiping cloths inside. Sanitizer solution measured at 50ppm chlorine.