K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintainedDumpster lid maintained open.
[CA] Dumpster lids shall be kept closed to prevent the intrusion of vermin.
K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available1. Expired permit is posted.
[CA] The current health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
2. Employee handwash signs are not posted in the restroom.
[CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.
K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized1. Chlorine sanitizer concentration in dishwasher measured < 50 ppm.
[CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.
2. Table-mounted can opener blade observed to have brown buildup.
[CA] Clean and sanitize regularly to prevent accumulation of soil.
3. Soda gun observed to have brown buildup on nozzle.
[CA] Clean regularly and maintain.
4. Ice machine observed to have brown buildup on interior panels.
[CA] Clean regularly and maintain.
K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity1. Prep unit adjacent to steam table is unable to keep PHF at or below 41F. Ambient measured 47F.
[CA] Repair or replace unit.
2. Gasket on the left door of the 2 door reach-in is in disrepair.
[CA] Repair or replace gasket.
3. Rubber spatula observed to be chipped in multiple locations.
[CA] Equipment shall be maintained in good condition, so as not to allow foreign objects into food. Replace spatula.
4. Container used to store chips located on top of 2 door reach-in is cracked, and is not food grade.
[CA] Containers shall be food-grade or equivalent, and shall be maintained in good condition.
K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible1. Handwash sink in the kitchen observed to have plates and a bowl inside.
[CA] Handwash sink shall be used for no other purpose than hand washing.
2. Soap dispenser at bar area is empty. Pump soap bottle was available.
[CA] Soap shall be provided in permanent dispenser.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesCritical1. Chorizo measured 47F in the (under) prep unit adjacent to the steam table. Per one of the cooks, chorizo was cooked approximately one week ago.
2. Repeat Violations: Raw shell eggs measured 50F and shredded cheese measured 55F in the (upper) prep unit inserts in the prep unit next to the steam table. Per the PIC, eggs had been placed in the prep unit > 4 hours ago.
[CA] PHF shall be held at or below 41F.
[COS] Chorizo, raw shell eggs, and cheese (in the upper prep unit) were VC&D. See VC&D report.
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Minor violation: Pico de gallo measured 45F (upper prep insert), flour + egg mix measured 46F, and raw chicken measured 46F (lower prep unit). Per the PIC, these items had been placed into the prep unit < 4 hours prior.
[CA] PHF shall be held at or below 41F.
[COS] PHF relocated to walk-in.
K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, usedUnlabeled chemical observed on chemical rack underneath 3 compartment sink.
[CA] Chemicals shall be labeled with their common name.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing1. Keys observed on counter in the kitchen area. First aid kit stored directly over food storage/food prep area.
[CA] Personal items shall be stored away from food prep/food storage areas.
[COS] PIC relocated both items.
2. Unused oven located on a counter in the kitchen 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.
K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, storedChlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket measured < 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).
K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use1. Per the PIC, alcohol bottle in the bar area is refilled and reused.
[CA] Single use containers shall not be reused.
2. Observed handle of tongs in direct contact with chips in the front service area.
[CA] Handle shall be not be stored in direct contact with food.
3. Multiple CO2 canisters in the bar area are not secured.
[CA] Chain or otherwise secure CO2 canisters.
K30: Food storage: food storage containers identifiedObserved container with white substance that was not labeled.
[CA] Food containers shall be labeled if they are not easily identifiable.
K33: Nonfood contact surfaces cleanRepeat Violation: Food buildup observed on the floor under cook-line, and on shelves that cutting boards are stored on.
[CA] Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean.