TAQUERIA EDUARDO

Multiple food items were measured 50F inside the refrigeration while the ambient temperature was 40F. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling. Properly store cooling foods in such a way to allow proper air flow.

Multiple food items were measured 43F & 44F in the both food prep table. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Keep the lid close when it is not in use.

Dirty wiping towels were left at different places. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Beef was left on a 2-comp warewash sink for thawing. [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.

Lack mop rack or other devices to hang wet mop. [CA] Mop rack or other devices not made available to hang and store cleaning tools. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Fruit flies were in the restroom and near mop sink. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. [SA] Wet mop shall be hanged for quick drying to prevent fruit flies infestation.

Build of debris was observed behind the equipment. [CA] Clean hard to reach areas behind the equipment more frequently.

Cutting board was scratched, scored, and stained. [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. [SA] Resurface or replace the cutting board.

Only hand washing sink was partially blocked by the food prep table and has a jug inside the sink. [CA] Hand washing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [SA] Can't leave anything inside the hand washing sink.

FOOD PREP TABLE WITH SALSA AND PICO DE GALLO WAS MEASURED 50F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] PIC SAID HE WILL BE CHANGING THE BROKEN GASKET TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE.

LACK COVER FOR THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE RESTROOM. [CA] Provide cover for the exhaust fan to eliminate opening.

Cutting boards were scratched and scored. [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.

Delivery bags at the hand washing sink counter. [CA]Do not place anything at the hand washing sink counter to keep it accessible. [COS] Employees picked up the bags.

Sanitizing solution at the 3-compartment sink was 25ppm. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS] PIC made a new solution measured 100ppm.