Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit

Observed shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced onions on ice bath not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 removed food from service.

Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager Certification posted in the facility. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC will have Certified Food Safety Manage Certification posted.

Observed cooking utensils stored in hand washing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed utensils from hand washing sink.

Observed food (lettuce, tomatoes, and onions) on counter stored uncovered. 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 food items.

Observed shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced onions on ice bath not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 added more ice to the ice bath to rapidly cool.

Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager Certification posted in the facility. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC will have Certified Food Safety Manage Certification posted.

Observed Lettuce, tomatoes, and onions on ice bath not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 added more ice to the ice bath to rapidly cool.

Observed employee not wearing hair 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 supplied hair restraint for employee.

Observed hot water nozzle at 3 compartment sink missing. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have nozzle replaced.

Observed pork skins in steam well not obtained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 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 135°F (57°C) or above. PIC increased temperature of steam well.

Observed pan stored on hand washing sink preventing accessibility. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC removed pan from hand washing sink.

Observed dead and live pests in the mobile unit. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC removed dead pests. Advised PIC about pest control and frequency of cleaning to prevent pests.

Observed ice scoop in cooler not stored with handle above the product. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC properly stored ice scoop.

Observed microwave not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean microwave.