PUPUSERIA LA CHALATECA

Back screen door has gap at the bottom and side. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. [SA] Add weather striping to eliminate gap.

Papusa stuffing (potatoes, cheese, beans) were measured 80F with little ice on the side of containers. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Ice was added up to the containers with little water in it.

Fruit flies was observed in the dry storage room. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

Facility selling Salvadorena bread with out label. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

Cutting boards at the food prep cooler were discolored and scratched. [CA] Surfaces of equipment such as cutting blocks and boards that are scratched and scored so that they can no longer be effectively be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced. Cardboard in use to line shelving and floor. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Scoop handle was touching the flour. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

Lack soap dispenser and pump soap in use at the hand washing sink in the kitchen area. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.

1. Lemon squeezer, knives, and spatula observed stored under the paper towel dispenser. [Corrective Action] Re-located these items to prevent possible contamination from water dripping from hands. 2. Handle of the ice scoop observed in direct contact with the ice in the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Store the ice scoop so that the handle is not in contact with the ice.

Observed paint peeling and cracks in walls and ceiling in the dry storage room. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall and ceiling in good condition.

1. Back screen door was observed left wide open. [Corrective Action] Ensure screen door is closed when back door is left open. 2. Observed a 3 inch gap above the back screen door. [Corrective Action] Reduce gap to 1/4 inch.

Beer bottles inside the consumable ice machine. [CA] Employee shall not store beverage in consumable ice to chill.

A container of chicken and beef at 70F on prep table. Per PIC it has been out for an hour and they will heat it up. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Heat it up to 165F for 15 sec.

Cardboard box and wood panel in use to line shelve. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes & wood panels to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent. Bucket of red sauce with half open lid with container inside without handle. [CA] Keep lid close for food buckets use scoop with handle to take out sauce.

Only handwashing sink has a mug, wiping cloth, and tong inside it. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] PIC took out everything from the handwashing sink.