Bubba Garcia's Cantina

Observed kitchen dishwasher was displaying a chlorine sanitizer concentration (0ppm) below the allowed concentration range of 50ppm to 100ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: Management called technician to service dishwashers. EH instructs management switch to manual werewashing in three compartment sink until dishwasher is serviced. CA: Dishwashers must produce a chlorine sanitizer concentration within the allowed concentration range of 50ppm to 100ppm to avoid contamination.

Observed Quat. sanitizer dispenser in dishwashing area was producing a solution with a concentration (0 ppm) below the allowed 200ppm to 400ppm range at the time of this inspection. COS: Management reached out to technician to have problem addressed. EH instructs management to mix solution manually within the proper concentration to use in sani buckets throughout facility. CA: Quat. sanitizer dispenser must produce a solution within the allowed range of 200ppm to 400ppm to avoid contamination.

Observed a medium size container with ranch with a prep date of 4/12/2026 in a reach in cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Ranch discarded. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours 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. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

Observed both dishwashers where displaying a chlorine sanitizer concentration (0ppm) below the allowed concentration range of 50ppm to 100ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: Management called technician to service dishwashers. EH instructs management switch to manual werewashing in three compartment sink until dishwashers are serviced. CA: Dishwashers must produce a chlorine sanitizer concentration within the allowed concentration range of 50ppm to 100ppm to avoid contamination.

Observed a bucket with Quat. sanitizer with a concentration (around 700 ppm) well above the allowed range of 200 ppm - 400 ppm in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded solution. CA: Quat. sanitizer shall be maintained within the allowed range of 200 ppm to 400 ppm to avoid contamination.

Observed milk wash in ice bath was being kept at a temperature of 47 F in the cooking line in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded milk wash. CA: All TCS food products being cold held must be kept at or below 41 F to avoid contamination.

Observed a bucket with Quat. sanitizer with a concentration (around 700 ppm) well above the allowed range of 200 ppm - 400 ppm in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded solution. CA: Quat. sanitizer shall be maintained within the allowed range of 200 ppm to 400 ppm to avoid contamination.

Observed two containers of raw chicken and a basket of eggs on a rack being stored above a box of bacon in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed poultry items and placed them in the bottom rack. CA: Stacking order shall be maintained when storing food items.

Observed that dishwasher in the main kitchen was hooked up to a degreasing agent, a rinsing agent, and a detergent but was not connected to a source of sanitizer, while the dishwasher on the bar area on the second level was not connected to any chemicals whatsoever. Both dishwashing machines used a combination of chemical agents and low temperature ( highest temp. 140 F). CA: All dishwashers shall have a means of sanitizing surfaces.

Observed two spray bottles and a small bottle with a yellow chemical being stored unlabeled on three compartment sink at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager labeled bottles. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

Observed the dish washing machine upstairs behind the bar and downstairs dish washing machine in the main kitchen with a low sanitizer concentration at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the company in charge of maintenance would be there later today.

Observed chemical sanitizer test strips for quat sanitizer and chlorine sanitizer out of date at the time of this inspection. CA: Management stated they will get new test strips today.

Observed the dish washing machine upstairs behind the bar with a low sanitizer concentration at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the company in charge of maintenance would be there next week, but he will call and request a service to change the concentration.

Observed a dead bird caught in a glue trap in the back storage room at the time of this inspection. COS: Management had bird and trap removed. CA: Increase checking frequency of any traps used for pest control in and around the building.

Observed mold on the ceiling with water dripping down in the chip storage room at the time of this inspection. CA: Treat area for mold and repair the ceiling.

Observed kitchen ventilation dripping oil outside of the building at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager has scheduled repairs for the ventilation on 10/23/2023.

Observed light in kitchen with an open/broken cover at the time of this inspection. CA: Repir or replace broken light cover.