La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

Observed chopped onion in RIC under prep top 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. PIC covered food items.

Observed leak from hot water nozzle at handwashing sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sinks repaired.

Observed employee's cell phone being charged on top of rice container. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed cell phone from area.

Observed taco shells on prep top cooler and on shelf being stored uncovered with no prevention of contamination. 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 leak at handwashing sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sinks repaired.

Observed fume hood in need of cleaning and sanitizing. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean the fume hood.

Observed shrimp and mushrooms underneath prep top cooler not stored covered to prevent contamination. 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 shrimp and mushrooms.

Observed refrigerated, ready to eat, TCS food (cooked beef) held in the WIC for more than 24 hours not clearly marked with discard date. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, 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 after the original container is opened. PIC will provided date marking for food in the WIC.

Observed frozen shrimp in container improperly thawing on a counter. CA: 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; or 2. Completely submerged under running water:(i) At a watertemperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. PIC placed shrimp in refrigerator.

Observed shrimp in RIC under prep table in direct contact with ice and shredded lettuce in WIC submerged in water. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this subsections, unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. PIC will remove shrimp from direct contact with ice and drain the water from the lettuce.

Observed gaps in backdoor opening to outside. CA: . Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC will fix the gap in the door.

Observed leak at the 2 and 3 compartment sinks. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sinks repaired.

Observed cardboard used as a surface to line shelves. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC will remove cardboard from shelves and replace with non-absorbent mat.

Observed fume hood in need of cleaning and sanitizing. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean the fume hood.

Observed ceiling tile by women's restroom with heavy water staining and dark spots. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have ceiling tile replaced.

Observed individual portions beef and chicken being stored in the same pan inside the reach in cooler and freezer. CA: Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC will separate beef and chicken.

Observed shrimp in the bottom of the prep top cooler not stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. 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 shrimp.

Observed leak at the 2 and 3 compartment sinks. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sinks repaired.

Observed individual portions beef and chicken being stored in the same pan inside the bottom of the prep top cooler. CA: Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC will separate beef and chicken.

Observed pitcher stored in employee handwashing sink beside prep top in main kitchen. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf PIC removed pitcher from handwashing sink.

Observed cut peppers and onions in walk in cooler and prep top cooler not stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. 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 peppers and onions.

Observed buckets used as a dispensing utensil in bins or beans and rice. CA: PIC will have buckets removed from bin.

Observed apron and dish rag stored in bin with uncooked rice. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. PIC removed apron and dish rag from bin of rice.

Observed leak at the 2 and 3 compartment sinks. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sinks repaired.

Observed single service items not stored in original protective package to prevent contamination. CA: Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC will store single service items correctly.