BAKERY PANADERIA LA MEJOR

Facility has a non ANSI accredited microwave. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation).

Facility has removed the handwash sink from the front of house area. The water lines and waste pipe connetions are still present. An Environmental Health handwash reminder sign was still posted. [CA] All food facilities shall provide an operable handwashing station. [SA] Facility to wash hands in the first basin of the three compartment sink as demonstrated. Reinstall the handwash sink within 30 days.

Facility was found thawing cream frosting in the first basin of the three compartment sink at ambient temperatures. [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. [COS] Item was moved to the upright cooler.

Flies are present in the facility. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin.

Facility is preparing and packaging jello and fresh juices without the proper labeling. [CA] Food prepackaged in a food facility shall bear a label with the following: 1) common name of the food, 2) list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, 3) quantity of contents, 4) name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. Note: Ensure to add pasteurization warning clause to juices. "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness i nchildren, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems."

Facility's drain plugs for the three compartment sink are in disrepair. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink. Ensure to maintain in good repair.

A container of oranges was placed next to windex at water heater. [CA] Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.

Broken metal sieve observed at warewash station with sharp metal exposed. Observed owner used metal can as a bowl for bread making. [CA] Replace metal sieve. Do not reuse metal can to prevent physical contamination. [COS] Owner discarded metal sieve. Owner transfer mixture to a metal stainless steel container.

Beans in rice cooker measured at 93F. Per PIC, beans were in rice cooker and reheat with microwave. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC VC&D beans. Education provided to put beans in steam table for hot holding.