TAQUERIA 3 HERMANOS

1) Multiple open bags of bulk food items observed on floor and shelving. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids. Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. 2) Food related equipment/utensils observed in outdoor storage area. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.

Multiple refrigeration units are lacking thermometers. [CA] A thermometer +/- 2°F shall be provided and correctly located in each cold holding unit containing potentially hazardous foods. Place thermometer where it is easily visible while checking refrigerator temperature.

Heavy accumulation of grime, food debris, and dust observed throughout shelves, floors, and refrigeration units. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Employee food handler certificates not available for review. [CA] Food handlers shall maintain a valid food handler certificate. Ensure food safety manager certificates and food handler certificates are available for review at all times.

Hand soap not available at kitchen hand wash station. Soap dispenser is not fully mounted to wall. [CA] Ensure hand soap is available at all times. Repair or replace soap dispenser. [COS] Operator provided hand soap and mounted dispenser.

Kitchen hand wash sink appears to be clogged and is draining very slowly. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

Numerous inoperable refrigerators observed maintained inside facility. Observed numerous unused/castoff restaurant equipment maintained outside in the storage area. [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.

Hand wash station lacked hand soap and paper towels at time of inspection. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. Hand soap and paper towels shall be readily available and easily accessible at all times. [COS] PIC provided manual pump bottle of hand soap and paper towel roll.

Numerous bags of frozen cooked meats thawing in ambient temperature at the food preparation sink. [CA] 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.

Observed cooked rice and beans cooling in plastic containers. [CA] Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F or below within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F or below within an additional 4 hours. - Cool foods using approved containers which facilitate heat transfer, such as metal. - When cooling PHF's, stir frequently to facilitate rapid cooling.

Accumulation of mold like substance on interior white panel of ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize the ice machine.

Observed open bulk food containers in dry storage shelf under prep table. [CA] Store open bulk foods in approved NSF containers with tight fitting lids.

Observed flies in food preparation area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

Hand soap dispenser is broken and not wall mounted. [CA] A wall mounted soap dispenser shall be provided at all times.

Food stored in grocery bags and black garbage bags. [CA] All utensils and equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).

Eggs stored above ready to eat food items. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.