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FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. FOUND A CELL PHONE WITH

FOUND A BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE MEXICAN RICE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

FOUND SEVERAL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITHOUT A COVER. [CA] COVER THE FOOD.L

FOUND A COUPLE OF LIDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASH SINK. [CA] KEEP THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. COS

Food containers are left uncovered inside the upright freezer. [CA] Provide lids/covers for all the food containers.

Cardboard lining observed on shelves in kitchen and walk-in cooler. [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.

Cooked tripe is stored under flat grill and measures between 110F - 112F; per cook, food was cooked about 2 hours before inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Cook to discard meat after 2 hours.

Debris observed on top of ice scoop. No contamination of ice observed. [CA] Wash, rinse and sanitize ice scoop prior to using.

Large pot of cooked beans is sitting inside a large bucket of water. Per cook, the beans were cooked the night before; beans measure 68F - 74F (middle). [CA] 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. [COS] Beans were voluntarily discarded - see VC&D.