LAS ISABELAS

FSC expired 4 years ago. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

Observed ants under food prep sink. [CA] Eliminate pests from facility; recommend working with professional pest control.

Observed closed and open bags of tortillas maintained on the side of the food preparation refrigerator in front of the hand wash station in the kitchen less than 12" from the wash basin. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from possible contamination. This Division recommends relocating tortillas to prevent contamination from splash during hand washing. Observed containers and cases of food maintained directly on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

Observed employee's half eaten plate of tacos maintained at the food preparation table across from the three-compartment sink. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.

Domestic insecticide spray observed stored on the bottom of the food preparation table between the food preparation sink and three-compartment sink. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.

Hand wash station in the kitchen was partially obstructed with a water pitcher maintained inside the wash basin. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] Obstruction was removed.

Numerous PHF items maintained inside the food preparation refrigerator measured as follows: - Top inserts: - Pico de gallo - 44F. - Sliced tomatoes - 45F - 48F. - Shredded cheese - 45F. - Drawer refrigerator: - Cooked carne asada - 44F. - Cooked diced chicken - 43F. - Cooked al pastor - 45F. - Baked potato - 44F. - Cooked carnitas - 45F. Owner stated that all items were taken out from the walk-in refrigerator approximately 2 hours prior. Ambient temperature of the drawer refrigerator measured at 46F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

Ambient temperature of the drawer refrigerator measured at 46F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Temporarily discontinue usage of the food preparation refrigerator until unit is able to maintain required cold holding temperatures. Investigate cause and repair in an approved manner.

Five year food manager certificate is unavailable for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Employees' food handler cards unavailable for review. Owner stated that employee just started less than 30 days. [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.