CAFETERIA EL GIRASOL

FOUND A GROCERY PLASTIC BAG BEING USED TO STORE THE COOKED MEXICAN RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE THE COOKED RICE.

THE TAGS ARE PLACED IN A PLASTIC BAG WITHOUT ORGANIZING. [CA] USE A RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS FOR EASY ACCESS OF THE TAGS BY DATES.

FOUND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP OF THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.

FOUND THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 50 PPM. [CA] PROVIDE 100 PPM. COS

FOUND A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH WINDEX WITHOUT LABEL AND STORED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. [CA] LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES AND KEEP THE CLEANING SUPPLY SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

FOUND WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] DISCARD THE WASTE WATER IN THE SANITARY SEWER.

FOUND A TAPATIO BOTTLE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FOUND A BOX WITH LEMONS ON THE FLOOR AT THE BAR AREA. [CA] STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES.

FOUND A PURSE AND A JACKET HANGING FROM THE DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELF. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOUND THE MOPS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOPS TO AIR DRY

FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A VALID PERMIT TO OPERATE. [CA] A FOOD FACILITY SHALL NOT BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS WITHOUT A VALID HEALTH PERMIT. PLEASE REMIT ANNUAL PERMIT FEE TO THIS OFFICE WITHIN 48 HRS.

MISSING THE CONSUMER WARNING FOR THE SHELLFISH AND CEVICHE. [CA] PROVIDE CONSUMER WARNING.

FOUND THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR.[CA] REPAIR THE WALL.

Food debris observed on floor in the dry food storage room. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

Raw chicken and raw beef are measured at 46F and 47F; per cook, they were recently working with food. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

Interior of ice machine has black organic growth. [CA] Wash, rinse and sanitize ice machine; discard all ice prior to cleaning process.

Menu has consumer advisory but does not indicate which foods are raw/not cooked thoroughly. [CA] Add an asterisk that denotes a footnote that includes either of the following disclosure statements: (1) Written information regarding the safety of these FOOD items is available upon request. (2) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Black particles observed in the multiple ice cubes from the ice machine. [CA] No employee shall commit any act that may cause the contamination or adulteration of food, food-contact surfaces, or utensils. [SA] Discontinue selling ice, discard ice and wash, rinse and sanitize ice machine. Ensure ice is whole and pure. Staff were getting ready to clean ice machine.

1. Bar 3 comp sink is not working; per owner, the plumbing is scheduled for repair. [Ca] Repair the plumbing/3 comp sink. 2. Aluminum lining observed on shelves. [CA] Discontinue the use of aluminum to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

Chlorine test paper is not available. Staff using quat test paper. [CA] Provide chlorine test paper to measure sanitizer strength when ware washing (100 ppm for 30 seconds).

Food handler cards are not available. [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.

MISSING THE CONSUMER WARNING FOR RAW FOODS (CEVICHE). [CA] PROVIDE THE CONSUMER WARNING IN THE MENU REFERENCING THE RAW FOOD OR A CONSUMER WARNING IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.

FOUND THE OYSTER TAGS FOR THE 1 MONTH ONLY. [CA] PROVIDE TAGS FOR 3 MONTHS MINIMUM.

FOUND THE INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC FLAP IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. [CA] CLEAN THIS PART MORE OFTEN.

FOUND A PURSE ON THE SHELF IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

FOUND THE SECOND REFRIGERATOR IN THE BAR WITH LIQUID ON THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR. [CA] REMOVE THE WATER. FOUND PLASTIC GROCERY NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR THE RICE. [CA] DO NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR DIRECT FOOD CONTACT OF COOKED FOOD.

FOUND THAWING BEEF IN A CONTAINER ON THE TABLE. [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 A PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.

FOUND A BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE DRIED BEANS. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.

FOUND THE CHEESE ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE COOKING RANGE AT 59F. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE CHEESE WAS PLACED BACK IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

FOUND THE BAR HAND WASH SINK IN DISREPAIR. [CA] REPAIR THE SINK.