El Vaquero

Observed employee hat placed on shelf among facility spices and an employee hoodie hanging on a shelf for dry storage. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. PIC removed employee clothing items from dry storage room.

Observed employee bottle of water stored among facility dishes and utensils. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC discarded water bottles.

Observed TCS food (tomatoes) on the prep top cooler not being held at 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 replaced the tomatoes.

Observed employees drinks and food on the prep table. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC placed the items on the table designated for employees.

Observed the dishwasher not at the proper concentration of 50-100 ppm. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions. PIC contacted the company to have the dishwasher repaired. The dishes will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the 3 compartment sink.

Observed employees drinks stored in the prep top cooler. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed the drinks from the cooler.

Observed TCS food cold held 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 discarded TCS food.

Observed two empty containers being stored in handwashing sink in bar area. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed empty containers.

Observed uncovered limes and jalapenos in reach in cooler in bar area. 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 raw chicken being stored above raw beef in WIC and WIF. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: 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. COS PIC moved raw beef to be stored above raw chicken.

Observed food in handwashing sink (onions, bell peppers, and beans). CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed food items from handsink.

Observed build up in ice bin at bar area. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will have ice bin in bar area cleaned and sanitized.

Observed 3 dented cans in dry storage area not properly separated from other cans. CA: Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS PIC removed the 3 dented cans and labeled them "do not use".

Observed several containers not labeled with common food name (spices, chips, etc.). CA: Identified with Common Name of Food. 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 items with common name.

Observed a crack in the men's restroom. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have floor repaired in men's restroom.

Observed hand wash sink in back area coming off the wall. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have hand sink secured back to the wall.

Observed several items with scoops in them not properly stored. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed scoops that were not stored properly.

Observed unapproved scoops being used in the rice, salsa, and flour. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed unapproved scoops and will replace them.

Observed several food items (taco shells, taco bowls) being stored in containers that are not food grade. 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 items stored in food grade containers.

Observed grease accumulation on vent hoods in the front kitchen area and back of kitchen area. 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 hoods cleaned.

Observed several floor tiles needing repaired/replaced. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.. PIC will have floor tiles repaired/replaced.