Inspection

Food Safety Retail Inspection

Inspection details


Inspection Date Inspection Type In Person/Virtual Establishment Type Risk Type Permit posted Previous inspection available
10/18/2024 High Risk Food Retail Yes Yes

Equipment Temperatures


Description Temperature
Kitchen Refrigerator 32
Steam Table 153
Chest Freezers (5) -8, -11, 16, -7, 5
Service Coolers (2) 28, 36
Walk in Cooler 32
Novelty Freezer (2) -11, -16

Food Temperatures


Description Temperature State Of Food
Chopped Beef 34
Chiccharones 285
Shredded Beef 141
Black Beans 143
Chorizo 23
Chopped Beef 36
Milk 35
Eggs 36

Warewashing Information


Machine Name ppm Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
3 Compartment Sink Bleach

Violations


Violation Status Observations Corrective Actions Violation Category Repeat
14 Food contact surfaces; clean and sanitized in 0
14 0080-04-09-.04(6)(a) Food contact surfaces shall be visually clean. out Dried meat residue was observed in the meat band saw in the upper chamber, the lower chamber, and on the plastic blade guard at the cutting table of the band saw. Specific areas of the band saw that are being overlooked during cleaning and sanitizing were shown to the PIC. Priority Foundation (PF) 2
30,31 Food temp controls in 0
30,31 30 Proper cooling methods, adequate equipment for temperature control in 0
30,31 0080-04-09-.03(5)(a)5 Cooling Methods (shallow pans, smaller portions, rapid cooling equipment, stirring, ice bath, ice as ingredient) out 1.) A pot of beef was observed stored on a rack in the kitchen area at 82 degrees. The PIC states that this beef is cooked and then used for soups prepared to customer order. The cook states that this pot of beef was prepared approximately one hour before it was observed during inspection. The PIC directed this beef to be reheated to the required temperature and then placed in hot holding. 2.) Several large pots of sauce and other plant foods prepared in the firm to cool. These pots are too large to allow for appropriate cooling times. Priority Foundation (PF) 0
35,36 Pests & contamination in 0
35,36 35 Insects, rodents, and animals not present in 0
35,36 0080-04-09-.06(2)(b)3 Insect control devices shall not be installed over food preparation, clean equipment, utensil, single service items. out A fly strip was observed in the kitchen installed directly above a prep table. Core (C) 0
35,36 36 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage or display in 0
35,36 0080-04-09-.03(3)(b)1 Preventing packaged and unpackaged food contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation methods out 1.) An uncovered tray of peeled bananas was observed in a chest freezer in the kitchen area. The PIC directed an employee to cover these in plastic wrap during the inspection. 2.) Several bowls of raw meat were observed uncovered in the walk in cooler. The PIC directed an employee to cover these bowls with plastic wrap during the inspection. Priority (P) 0
35,36 0080-04-09-.03(3)(e) Food shall be stored in a clean location, not exposed to contamination, at least 6 inches above the floor. Food shall not be stored in prohibited areas such as: locker/ch... out A large bag of rice, large bag of pinto beans, and a large bucket of black beans were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Core (C) 0
40,41 Utensils in 0
40,41 41 Utensils, equipment, and linens; stored, dried, and handled in 0
40,41 0080-04-09-.04(9)(d)1 Cleaned and sanitized utensils are handled, displayed, or dispensed to protect from contamination of food out A cutting board was observed stored on the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Core (C) 0
44,45 Utensils and equipment in 0
44,45 45 Warewashing facilities installed, maintained, and used; test strips in 0
44,45 0080-04-09-.04(3)(b)4 Test Kits to measure concentration of sanitizing solutions. out Only quaternary ammonium test kits were available in the firm. The firm uses bleach as a sanitizer. Needs chlorine test strips. The PIC confirmed with the inspector which test strips were needed and placed an order for them during the inspection. Priority Foundation (PF) 1
53 Ventilation, lighting, and designated areas used in 0
53 0080-04-09-.06(4)(c) Designated area for personal items shall be located so that food and equipment are protected from contamination; personal belongings properly stored out Several pots of food were observed on the top shelf of the kitchen refrigerator. The PIC stated these were cooked for a personal event at the firm after hours. Discussed that personal food and items should be stored separately from food and equipment used for the firm. Core (C) 0
Total Score Violation Score Inspection Score Inspection %
100 17 83 83
Violation Category Total Count Violation Count Inspection Count Inspection %
69 0 69 100
Core (C) 45 4 41 91
Priority (P) 49 1 48 97
Priority Foundation (PF) 39 3 36 92