LOS PORTALES MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Observation: Observed residue accumulation on the interior surface of the microwave oven located on the main service line. CA: Food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch. COS: The CFSM cleaned the microwave oven.

Observation: Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer used to clean tables. CA: Working containers of chemicals must be properly labeled with their common name. COS: The chlorine sanitizer bottle was labeled with its common name.

Observation: Observed gaskets on the prep top cooler located on the main service line in poor repair and in need of repair/ replacement. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The CFSM will have the gaskets repaired/ replaced.

Observation: Observed chemical dishmachine sanitizer dispensing sanitizer at less than 50 ppm chlorine. The dishmachine was not in use at the time of inspection. CA: Chemical dishmachine sanitizers must be maintained at a ppm as stated by the manufacturer. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will contact a licensed technician to have the dishmachine serviced. The facility will use the 3-compartment sink to properly clean and sanitizes items until the dishmachine can be repaired. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observation: Observed multiple drinks (water bottle, single use cup with no lid and straw) stored on food prep surfaces.

Corrective Action: Discussed personal drinks with the PIC - personal drinks must be stored in a single use cup with a lid and straw. The employee drinks were moved/ discarded. PIC will educate employees on personal drinks.

Observation: Observed in-use chemical dish machine at 0 ppm Chlorine.

Corrective Action: The PIC primed the chemical dish machine - dish machine sanitizer verified at 100 ppm Chlorine. Discussed testing frequency of chemical dish machine with the PIC. The correct chemical test strips were verified on site.

Observation: Observed residue accumulation on multiple soda nozzles throughout facility.

Corrective Action: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. Discussed replacing soda nozzles when they are no longer able to be properly cleaned. PIC cleaned all soda nozzles.

Observation: Observed in-use bug zapper located over food prep area in main kitchen. No food contamination was observed.

Corrective Action: Discussed insect control devices with the PIC - insect control devices should be installed so that they are not located over a food prep area. The PIC removed the device and will educate employees.

Observation: Observed ice accumulation on the floor and on boxes stored beneath the condenser unit in the walk in freezer. All food items contained in the boxes were sealed - no food contamination was observed.

Corrective Action: Discussed having walk in freezer unit serviced with the PIC. The PIC will ensure that ice does not accumulate on boxes stored in the walk in freezer. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observation: Observed ceiling light fixture missing a protective shielding in main kitchen area.

Corrective Action: Discussed having protective shielding replaced with the PIC. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler. Observed multiple containers of house-made salsa cold holding in walk in cooler at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with PIC. Per PIC, the salsa had been made the night before and placed into the walk in cooler to cool. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. PIC will educate staff on proper cooling methods and verify all TCS foods are being properly cooled. PIC discarded salsa continers.

Observed residue accumulation on multiple soda nozzles throughout facility. CA: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. Discussed replacing soda nozzles when they are no longer able to be properly cleaned. PIC cleaned all soda nozzles.

Observed gaskets on door of walk in freezer in poor repair and in need of replacement. Observed large accumulation of ice build up on walk in freezer floor. All boxes of food had been moved away from ice accumulation and no contamination was observed on boxes of food. CA: Discussed having gasket on door of walk in freezer replaced with PIC. PIC will have gasket replaced and remove ice accumulation. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple TCS foods cold holding above 41F in reach in cooler below grill. CA: Discussed proper cold holding with PIC. PIC discarded all out of temp TCS foods and will have cooler serviced by a licensed technician. PIC will use ice baths and to ensure that all TCS foods remain at 41F or below until cooler can be serviced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed handwashing sink located in main kitchen area not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. No soap was available at main handwashing sink in kitchen area. CA: Discussed keeping handwashing sink available and supplied at all times with PIC. PIC replaced handwashing soap.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food cold held at greater than 41 F. Observed raw meats (Chicken 45F, Beef 46F) in reach in cooler holding above 41 F. CA: Discussed proper cold holding with PIC. All out of temp TCS foods were found to be moved from walk in cooler less than 4 hours prior. PIC moved all out of temp TCS foods to walk in freezer to be rapidly re-cooled. Discussed lowering the amount of TCS foods present in drawers and spreading food evenly across pans. Cooler was determined to be cold holding at 41 F or less (Sliced Tomatoes 41F, Pork 45F).

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods hot held below 135 F. Observed refried beans (128F) and ground beef (130F) hot held below 135 F on steam table. CA: Discussed hot holding procedures with PIC. Both TCS foods had been prepped less than 4 hrs prior. PIC reheated both TCS foods. Ground beef was moved to a new pan that fit properly into steam table.

Observed handwashing sink located in main kitchen area not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. Observed handwashing sink being blocked by trash can lid and being out of soap. CA: Discussed keeping handwashing sink available and supplied at all times with PIC. PIC removed trash can lid from sink and replaced handwashing soap.

Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency and methods of ice machine with PIC. PIC will have iced machine properly cleaned and will increase cleaning frequency. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.