ESTRELLITA RESTAURANT

doors open [CA]keep doors closed to prevent pest entry

handsink leaking at p-trap [CA]maintain plumbing in good repair

grime build up inside ice bin [CA]maintain ice bin free of grime build up

missing battery to probe thermometer [CA]maintain probe thermometers in good repair

onion bags stored outside facility [CA]properly store food in enclosed area

Lack of handwash soap at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Dish soap was available nearby. [Corrective Action] Ensure handwash soap is available at all times.

Facility lacks Food Safety Certificate. [Corrective Action] Obtain the Food Safety Certificate.

Observed broken freezer unit in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Remove unused equipment from the permise.

Black beans in the walk-in cooler was measured at 46-54 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lid covering container and depth of the black beans were about 6 inches in height. Per employee, the black beans were cooked yesterday. [Corrective Action] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [Suitable Alternative] The black beans were voluntarily discarded.

1. Observed leak at the drain pipe at the handwash sink in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak. 2. Observed a catch basin next to the grease trap. Water leak from the drain board or the pipe connected to the grease trap. [Corrective Action] Repair to stop the leak.

Heavy grease accumulation on the sides of the cooking equipments in the kitchen. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.