Cinco De Mayo

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Inspections

1. Nov 19, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Date marking method in WIC is not adequate.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Inside of ice machine is soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Cheese and chicken in WIC are stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

2. Oct 7, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

     Chlorine is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions.

     Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.

     Code 7-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - DIAGNOSIS AND SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of foodborne illness.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (3)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING MACHINES - AUTOMATIC DISPENSING OF DETERGENT AND SANITIZERS

     The warewashing machine does not dispense sanitizer automatically.

     Correction: Repair or replace the warewashing machine. Warewashing machines shall automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers.

     Code 4-204.117 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

     Food thermometer not calibrated properly.

     Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

     Code 4-502.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at kitchen handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

3. Feb 15, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed bowl of cooked rice being stored under hot holding table above 41°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discussed proper cooling and cold holding procedures.

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

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on food prep sink or mop sink.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply. Discussed importance of air gap in protecting the water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Spray bottles with sanitizer does not bear a label.

     Correction: Provide labels for poisonous or toxic materials used in the food establishment. Discussed labeling bottles in English and Spanish to assist staff that speak Spanish.

     Code 7-101.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. PIC is unable to demonstrate knowledge of the 5 signs/symptoms to exclude an employee from work.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Discussed signs and symptoms of foodborne illness that exclude employee from working with food. Will provide fact sheets with report.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     Meat in freezer stored in black trash bags.

     Correction: Store food in proper containers, containers shall be in good condition and easily cleanable.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     A test kit is not being used for monitoring sanitizer concentration. Observed sanitizer concentration in the sanitizer bucket was 10 ppm.

     Correction: Provide and use a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Tongs was improperly stored in cooked beef container in WIC. Ladle improperly stored in enchilada sauce in WIC.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Discussed proper storage of in-use utensils.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on food prep surface.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Discussed proper storage of wiping cloths when in use.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Log of raw hamburger and cut steak is stored in a pan on the floor in the WIC.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CAN OPENERS

     Can opener observed soiled with food residue.

     Correction: Provide can openers with cutting parts that are readily removable for cleaning and replacement.

     Code 4-202.15

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The Floor under the ice machine and soda machine is constructed of wood and not easily cleanable. Floors in the entire kitchen are not easily cleanable, observed cracks in many tiles and built up residue in grout lines of kitchen floor.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops stored in mop buckets and mop sink not allowing them to air-dry between use.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16