MONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT #33

Observed the following foods stored uncovered: large container of chips in main kitchen; rice, beef, beans, 4 container of queso, burrito sauce, enchilada sauce and shred beef in steam table of main kitchen; chicken tenders, churros and burritos in freezer of main kitchen. CA: Foods must be stored covered. COS:PIC covered foods

Observed shred chicken in walk in cooler of main kitchen stored in large metal containers with chicken stacked tightly to the top of container. CA: Proper cooling methods must be utilized. COS: PIC discarded chicken

Observed facility stored bags of ice inside ice machine buried in ice used for customer drinks and ice bins. CA: Miscellaneous forms of contamination must be prevented. COS:PIC removed bags of ice

Observed fruit and vegetable sink being used to thaw raw shrimp. CA: Vegetable sink must only be used for the purpose of washing fruits and vegetables. COS: Employee removed shrimp

Observed air gaps not installed at handsink, 3 compartment sink, or prep sink in main kitchen. CA: Air gaps must be installed at appropriate locations. Must be corrected by May 12

Observed floor covered in a pool of standing water in main kitchen under ice machine. CA: Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.

Observed the following foods not holding cold at 41F or below: shrimp, chicken, beef, chorizo mix in reach in cooler of main kitchen; pico, diced tomato, sliced tomato, lettuce, shred cheese in prep top cooler of main kitchen; chicken wings, beans, diced tomato, cheese, raw chicken and raw beef in walk in cooler of main kitchen; Orchata in juice dispenser of bar area. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below in cooling units. Must be corrected within 72 hours

Observed the following foods stored uncovered: salt, sugar, and 12 fruit/garnishings for drinks in bar; ice in ice bin of bar; chips on roller cart, alternative butter and pork on stove hot plates in main kitchen; pineapple, shrimp, chicken, cut jalapeno, broccoli and carrot mix in reach in cooler of main kithcen; burritos in reach in freezer of main kitchen, imitation crab in walk in freezer of main kitchen; chicken wings in walk in cooler of main kitchen. CA: Food shall be stored covered. Must be corrected within 72 hours

Observed more than 8 steak items listed on the menu, that are cooked to order, without disclosure asterisks provided. CA: Consumer advisory must include the disclosure. Disclosure shall include -Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote. Must be corrected within 10 days.

Observed raw chicken stored next to vegetables in walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment based on cook temperatures so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented

Observed several foods in walk in cooler not holding at 41F or below CA: All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below in cooling units COS: PIC called maintenance guy started fixing coolers before end of inspection

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (Partial cooked chicken) cooling on counter top not at fast enough rate to reach 41 in 4 hours. CA: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:

(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and

(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C)

Observed several foods uncovered in prep top cooler and reach in cooler and reach in freezer. CA: Foods must be stored covered.

Observed 3 comp. sink with dirty dishes in 1st compartment and chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing in 3rd compartment. CA: Chlorine solution must be at minimum concentration COS: Employee added more chlorine to 50ppm

Observed ice bin in front hostess area and ice machine in back main kitchen with excess black build-up on ceiling CA: Maintain cleaning frequency of all food contact surfaces.

Observed items stored on floor in main kitchen, walk in cooler CA: All foods shall be protected from contamination by storing at least 6 inches off of floor. COS:PIC placed buckets under some foods.

Observed 2 dry storage canned goods with denting on sides. Food was not protected from other sources of environmental sources of contamination in dry storage. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination COS:PIC discarded the 2 dented cans

Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in main kitchen under ice machine. CA: Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.

Observed part of floor in main kitchen cooking area -constructed of concrete- not constructed easily cleanable. CA: Floors in main kitchen shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed several foods in walk in cooler not holding at 41F or below CA: All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below in cooling units COS: Items tossed. Items made today were allowed to be relocated to another cooler.

Observed several foods uncovered in prep top cooler and reach in cooler in cook area. CA: Foods must be stored covered.

Observed ice bin in hostess area with excess black build-up on ceiling CA: Maintain cleaning frequency of all food contact surfaces. COS: Employee cleaned before end of inspection.

Observed several foods stored in bottom of prep top cooler, in reach in cooler and in walk in cooler without dates. CA: TCS Food shall be clearly marked 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.

Observed excess live gnats and some live flies in back of kitchen and in dry storage area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises