BASE OF OPERATION FOR TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ

Observed container of raw chicken stored directly ontop of container of raw beef in reach-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, raw chicken was moved and stored next to raw beef.

Observed bag of shredded mozzarella cheese stored directly ontop of bag of raw pork in reach-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, cheese was moved to top shelf.

Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods (whole head of cabbages and bag of carrots) in reach-in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

Observed containers of cooked chicken, and cooked pinto beans stored in reach-in coolers without date marking. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked for a maximum of 7 days. COS: Chicken, and beans were discarded.

Observed chicken thawing in sink in standing water. CA: Foods must be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F, submerged under running water or as part of the cooking process. COS: Chicken was under 41F and was placed in container submerged under running water to finish thawing.

Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food (barbacoa). CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, barbacoa was moved to another reach-in cooler that only had ready-to-eat foods.

Observed barbacoa cooling in large cooking pot that is not adequate in rapid cooling. CA: Food shall be cooled in a way to aid in rapid cooling. COS: Employee instructed to place food in shallow containers. Educated on cooling methods.

Observed two boxes of raw steak thawing at room temperature. CA: Foods must be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F, submerged under running water or as part of the cooking process. COS: Steaks were under 41F and were placed in reach-in cooler to finish thawing.

Observed raw chicken and raw steak stored over ready-to-eat food (barbacoa). Corrective Action: No contamination was observed, CFSM rearranged food items (raw chicken and raw steak moved to bottom shelf).

Observed several tcs food items(2 manufactured packages of raw steak [53F and 45F] and mayonnaise 46F) above 41F. Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters, food items were moved to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.

Observed handwashing sink in restroom without paper towels. Corrective Action: Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink.

Observed barbacoa and beef stew cooling in large cooking pot that is not adequate in rapid cooling. Corrective Action: Food was placed in shallow containers. Educated on cooling methods.

Observed expired Food Manager Certification, Evelyn V De La Cruz expiration 3/9/2023 with inspection performed on 10/11/2024. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, facility must have CFSM by 12/11/2024.

Observed abundance of flies at back exterior door. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, discussed contacting pest control regarding flies. Will perform informal follow-up on 10-18.