Poco Loco Cantina

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Inspections

1. Apr 22, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Chicken and pork tamales in reach-in cooler are cold held at 53 °F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Chicken and pork tamales were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     Chlorine bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Chlorine concentration is at 500 ppm in wiping cloth bucket.

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Wiping cloth solution was diluted during the inspection. Use test strip to measure concentration of sanitizing solution.

     Code 7-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Person in charge indicated steak for fajitas, fish, and pork chops can be ordered undercooked and there is no disclosure statement (asterisk) on the menu for these items.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES

     Dedicated handwashing sink not provided. The facility only has a pre-scrape sink and a food prep sink in the kitchen, and a dump sink behind the bar. Employees wash hands in the pre-scrape sink or the dump sink.

     Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink. Use hand antiseptic after hand washing until dedicated handwashing sink is installed.

     Code 5-203.11

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

     Ice machine baffle not contacting TCS food is improperly cleaned. Baffle of ice machine in basement (closest to exterior door) is soiled.

     Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

     Code 4-602.11 (E)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The faucet at prep sink is not maintained in good repair. Faucet leaks when hot water is turned on.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

2. Mar 22, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the reminder statement for Cowboy Steak.

     Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products. The person in charge stated that new menu's are coming soon and they will make that change. Fix on the next menu revision.

     Code 3-603.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES

     Handwashing sink not provided. The facility does not have a dedicated handwashing sink. The facility currently has a pre-scrape sink, a food prep sink, and a dump sink. Employees are currently washing hands in the pre-scrape sink in the kitchen and then the dump sink behind the bar when it is not blocked.

     Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink. The facility shall also use a hand antiseptic until sink is installed.

     Code 5-203.11

3. Mar 15, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee cutting onions without gloves on at time of arrival. Employee put on gloves.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw fish in upright cooler stored over lime juice.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the reminder statement for Cowboy Steak.

     Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products. The person in charge stated that new menu's are coming soon and they will make that change. Fix on the next menu revision.

     Code 3-603.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES

     Handwashing sink not provided. The facility does not have a dedicated handwashing sink. The facility currently has a pre-scrape sink, a food prep sink, and a dump sink. Employees are currently washing hands in the pre-scrape sink in the kitchen and then the dump sink behind the bar when it is not blocked.

     Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink. The facility shall also use a hand antiseptic until sink is installed.

     Code 5-203.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employees noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint. One of the three food handlers were wearing a hair restraint at the time of the inspection.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in container without sanitizer.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Discussed with the person in charge to use regular bleach.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     Limes were being squeezed next to the dirty dish area.

     Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Food preparation needs to happen in a clean location or all food prep is done prior to food service before dirty utensils are brought back to the kitchen.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     There is a build up of food debris behind equipment.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13