BEST ARTISAN EMPANADAS

*REPEAT VIOLATIONS* Multiple containers of food stored directly on the floor at back prep area, in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer. [CA]: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches elevated from the floor on approved shelving that is easily cleanable (ex. Dunnage racks) Open bags of dry food stored at food storage areas. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

Prep sink drain line observed draining into the mop sink. [CA]: Waste water shall be properly disposed of indirectly through an approved floor sink connected to an approved sewer system.

Multiple food handler training certificates are expired. [CA]: Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire

Unused/inoperable under counter dish machine under 3 comp sink. [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.

Garlic with oil (chimichurri) on top of prep line unit measured at 74F. Per Staff, chimichurri was removed from temperature control approximately 3.5 hours prior to measurement. Staff stated chimichurri is usually stored in the refrigerator, taken out and left in room temperature for approximately 4 hours, then relocated back to the refrigerator to cool down. [CA]: Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cold held at 41F or below at all times. [SA]: Chimichurri was time marked to be discarded on the 4th hour after it was removed from temperature control. Time As A Public Health Control (TPHC) written procedures provided. Completed TPHC document to be sent to Specialist via email at Princess.Lagana@deh.sccgov.org.

Dead cockroaches found on glue trap underneath 3 comp sink. No live activity found after thorough inspection. Pest control report provided to Specialist. [CA]: Eliminate evidence of cockroach in a safe, effective and legal manner. Ensure food and food contact surfaces are protected from possible contamination at all times. Continue to follow pest control service recommendations and monitor for vermin activity. Seal all cracks, crevices, and gaps under any exterior doors to prevent entry and harborage of vermin.

Open bag of flour stored at dry storage area. [CA]: All open bags of dry food shall be transferred or stored in food grade containers and covered with a fitted lid.

One of the restrooms is being used to store food contact surfaces such as takeout food containers. [CA]: Food contact surfaces shall not be stored in unapproved areas such as the restroom. Food shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor.

Chlorine sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket at front prep line measured greater than 200 ppm. [CA]: Chlorine sanitizer level within the sanitizer bucket shall be maintained at 100 ppm.