- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
In the back patio area, at the hand sink by a server station, there were no paper towels available.
[CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
[COS] Staff restocked the tri-fold dispenser at time of the inspection.
- K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of rodent droppings and were left uncovered.
[CA] Refuse containers shall be covered at all times when not in use and enclosures shall be kept clean and free of debris.
- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Rodent droppings were observed throughout the facility. Per PIC, they recently switched pest control service.
[CA] The facility shall be kept free of animals, pests, and vermin. Clean and sanitize ALL affected areas.
- K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified
In the small prep room, on the bottom storage space of a prep table, a bulk bag of flour was found open.
[CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
On the side of the premises, behind a fence door, there is an outdoor storage area where the facility has a three door upright cooler storing prepackaged drinks.
[CA] Equipment shall be stored within an approved facility to prevent contamination. Move the cooler inside the permitted facility or remove.
- K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
At the front counter, near the cash register, quaternary ammonia solution measured at 100 PPM.
[CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
- K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
The fans guards in the left walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust.
[CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
REPEAT VIOLATIONS:
1. A Food Safety Certificate is unavailable upon request.
[CA] 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.
2. Food Handler Cards are unavailable upon request.
[CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.
Failure to comply with repeat violations will result in further enforcement from this department.
- K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Facility offers several items (side of eggs, huevos rancheros, etc) for sale that do not disclose they are served undercooked.
[CA] Add the disclosure to these items on the menu in conjunction with the existing consumer advisory.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
In the back of house area, on a plastic rack, dishware stored in a clear plastic tub were contaminated by rodent droppings.
[CA] The food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and free from contamination.
[COS] Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the affected items.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical
In the kitchen area, on a speed rack near the fryer, a tub of cooked and cooled potato wedges were measured between 46-52°F. Per staff, they leave the fries out for a couple hours during rush and cook fries by order. Per cook, they removed from the walk in about 30 minutes prior.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] Potatoes were moved to the walk in cooler for rapid cool down.
- K21: Hot and cold water available
In the patio area, at the hand sink, there is no hot water.
[CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
On the side of the premises, behind a fence door, there is an outdoor storage area where the facility is storing several pieces of unused equipment and has a general unkempt clutter.
[CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Clear the area of unused items and organize.