TAQUERIA PLACERITOS

Observed container with cooked steak, container with cooked chicken in reach-in cooler not stored covered. Observed container with raw fish in reach-in freezer not covered. Food items were not actively cooling. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Food containers were covered.

Observed container of cooked shredded chicken stored in reach-in cooler 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: Shredded chicken was discarded.

Observed container with breading not labeled with food common name. CA: Food Storage Containers need to be identified with Common Name of Food. COS: PIC labeled container with common name of food.

Observed exterior of microwave, ice machine lid/handle, cooler and freezer soiled with brown debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS:PIC cleaned non-food contact surfaces to sight and touch.

Observed pineapple slices adulterated. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: PIC discarded pineapple slices.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F on table next to grill (garlic in oil mixture=85). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Garlic in oil mixture was prepped this morning, greater than 4 hours. PIC discarded the garlic in oil mixture.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F in reach-in cooler (raw chicken=45F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC, raw chicken was placed in cooler less than 4 hours. PIC placed raw chicken in reach-in freezer for rapid cooling.

Observed interior of ice machine and lid soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify items have been cleaned.

2/26/26: Verified interior of ice machine and lid have been cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed food pans and plates stored as clean soiled with food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC properly cleaned the items.

Observed employee medicine bottle stored above customer food (seasoning containers). CA: Medicines must be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, medicine bottle was placed in bottom shelf.

Observed container of peroxide and rubbing alcohol stored above customer food (seasoning containers). CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, peroxide and rubbing alcohol were placed in bottom shelf away from food.

Observed raw beef thawing on shelf at room temperature. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below; completely submerged under running water, at a water temperature of 70°F or below; as part of the cooking process. CA: Food items placed at room temperature less than 4 hours, food placed in reach-in cooler.

Observed employee jackets stored on shelving used to store food. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: Jackets were removed from shelf.

Observed food debris on handles of pans and on serving bowls stored as clean.

CA: All food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch.

COS: CFSM removed equipment to be cleaned and sanitized.

Observed daylight visible around back exterior door allowing for entry of pests. CA: Exterior doors must be tight-fitting. Not COS, CFSM will have door gaps repaired and will have door rechecked by Health Department.

Observed interior of ice machine soiled with brown buildup. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean the interior of the ice machine.

Observed can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean can opener blade. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

Observed tea urn nozzles soiled with dried black build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Not COS, inspector must return (follow-up). Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

Observed employee medicine bottles stored next to and above customer food (seasoning containers). CA: Medicines must be located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No contamination was observed, medicine bottles were placed in bottom shelf in a container labeled personal items.

Observed daylight visible around back exterior door allowing for entry of pests. CA: Exterior doors must be tight-fitting. Not COS, workorder placed to have weather stripping replaced. Inspector must return (follow-up).

Observed clean pots not being stored covered or inverted. CA: Clean equipment must be stored covered or inverted. COS: Pots were inverted.

Observed interior of microwave soiled with dried up food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS, inspector must return (follow-up inspection).

Observed shelving and shelving liners throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. NO COS, inspector must return (follow-up inspection).