Jan 2, 2026
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed chorizo, and raw scrambled eggs, sitting by the grill to have a temperature of 67F. Also observed several food items (check temperature log), in/under the prep-top cooler to have temperatures above 41F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). COS: All food items were voluntarily disposed of by the owner. EHS discussed time as a public health control or using an ice bath to ensure that all food items can stay in proper temperature.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Observed the ware-wash machine to not be in proper working order when dispensing the chlorine sanitizer. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times should have a concentration between 50-100ppm when testing with testing kit. COS: PIC set up the 3-compartment sink to manually wash the utensils and equipment. PIC contacted the manufacturer, during the inspection, to place a work order.
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)
Observed several pans of diced tomatoes to be cooling while fully covered. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:
(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf
(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf
(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf
(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf
(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf
(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or
(vii) Other effective methods. Pf
- When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:
(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and
(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
COS: PIC voluntarily uncovered all pans to ensure that cooling would properly occur.
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
Observed food service establishment to not have any test strips for the QAC sanitizer or for the Chlorine in the ware-wash machine. Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC ordered test strips during the inspection.