LOS JEFE'S TAQUERIA

Lack of cold water at the handwash sink in the kitchen due to broken knob. The hot water is very hot making handwashing impossible at this handwash sink. [Corrective Action] Provide cold water at the handwash sink. Repair the cold water knob. [Suitable Alternative] Employees may temporarily wash hands at the wash compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

The electronic thermometer display on the single door upright cooler shows the temperature at 41 degrees Fahrenheit however the ambient temperature in the refrigerator was measured at 54 degrees Fahrenheit. [Corrective Action] Provide an accurate thermometer.

Lack of manager Food Safety Certification. Per operator, course has been taken but not the exam. [Corrective Action] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Take the exam and pass.

Observed large gap between the baffles in the exhaust hood at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Ensure there are no gaps between the baffles.

Rubber gasket on the left door of the 2 door prep cooler observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the rubber gasket.

Observed meat thawing at room temperature under the steam table. [Corrective Action] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

1. Ceiling panel above the exhaust hood observed not properly installed. [Corrective Action] Properly install the ceiling panel. 2. Observed browning of the wall where the flat top grill is outside of the exhaust hood. [Corrective Action] Maintain walls in good condition.

Food Safety Certification not available for review. [Corrective Action] Food Safety Certificate shall be readily available for review.

Observed the flat top grill about 10 inches outside of the exhaust hood. [Corrective Action] There shall be at least 6 inches exhaust hood overhang over cooking equipments.