EL MEXICANO

Observed improper storage of food in front of kitchen's prep top. Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils. Food shall only contact surfaces of Equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7) and (8); P or

No CFSM displayed; PIC (Araceli Medina) stated that she passed an accredited exam but was unable to provide proof of certification at the time of inspection; the facility shall submit certification to the Health Authority within the next 30 days.

Observed no suitable thermometer provided and/or readily accessible to measure the internal temperatures of food product. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. Pf

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods in walk in. Observed raw uncooked tortillas stored below containers without any protection. Observed scoop handles improperly stored in meat from preptop. Observed thawing shrimp in walk-in with out a container and dripping water to items below.

PIC failing to meet: Proper Sanitizing methods, Employee Handwashing

No CFSM displayed; PIC (Araceli Medina) stated that she passed an accredited exam but was unable to provide proof of certification at the time of inspection; the facility shall submit certification to the Health Authority within the next 30 days.

Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple water bottles, soda cans, and cups stored on food preparation areas and through out kitchen. Advised Person in charge (PIC) employees may not eat or drink in prohibited areas of food preparation and storage areas. COS-Employee discarded drinks.

Observed block handwashing sink, lack of handwashing soap, and paper towels, and must wash hands label. Once sink was cleared, sink found to be clogged and lacking hot water. PIC advised handwashing sink must be accessible at all times for employee handwashing. PIC advised handwashing sink is to be used for handwashing only. COS- Sink unclogged, hot water restored and sink cleared and stocked.

Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits; Vent hood observed with accumulation of grease and debris. Consulted with PIC to ensure all cooking/baking equipment is adequately cleaned within a 24 hour period

Observed opened/prepared containers of ready-to-eat time-temperature control for safety food that does not have a consume/sell by date/label.

Observed food Storage containers not identified with common name of food. Consulted with PIC and all working containers were labeled.

Food service permit & no smoking sign not displayed. Required postings shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between 5 feet and 7 feet from the floor & in an area where it can be read at a distance.

Found no testing kit for chlorine sanitizer. Consulted with PIC on ensuring strips are available at all times. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf