LA PLAZA MARKET TAQUERIA

Raw whole chickens are thawed in the three-compartment sink [CA] Use the food-prep sink for thawing food- Corrected

Hood filters show heavy grease buildup [CA] Clean the hood filters

Employee washed hands with soap and cold water for 5 seconds [CA] All food employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and that portion of their arms exposed to direct food contact with soap and vigorously rub hands together to lather up for at least 10 to 15 seconds. They shall rinse hands with warm water followed by drying with paper towels. Employees shall pay attention to the areas underneath the fingernails and between the fingers when washing hands. – Corrected

Observed a cutting board and knife were stored on the handwash sink, obstructing it from use. [CA] Keep the handwash sink unobstructed and easily accessible at all times. Handwash facilities must be available to make handwashing not only possible, but likely. [COS] The cutting board and knife were removed.

In the cold prep inserts: measured internal temperature of sliced tomatoes and pico de gallo to be 44-45F. Employee stated foods had been held since 6:00am today (more than 4 hours prior). [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or 135F and above. [COS] Foods were voluntarily discarded. See VC&D form.

Observed the only handwash sink's paper towel dispenser was empty. [CA] Keep the paper towel dispenser stocked at all times. [COS] The paper towel dispenser was refilled.