ARTEAGAS FOOD CENTER - TAQUERIA

Parts of the walk-in cooler drain line have fallen off hooks. [corrective action] Re-install the drain line so that it has proper slope going towards the floor sink.

Observed employee wash knife without sanitizing. [corrective action] Ensure all food contact surfaces are property washed, rinsed, and sanitized. [correction] Sanitizer was prepared in the 3-compartment sink with the person-in-charge. 4 caps of liquid bleach was used with 1/2 basin of water. Knife was placed in the sink to sanitize. Note: Chemical dispenser at the 3-compartment sink was not working at this time. Per manager, dispenser will be repaired by 03/16.

Milk in container at coffee area measured at 49F. Per PIC, milk just took out 1 hour ago. Rack of food located outside of walk-in fridge included rice 57F, cooked pork 56F. Per PIC, employee took the rack out for an hour and had lunch. Food item in walk-in fridge measured between 43F-45F. Fridge door was not fully closed. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Milk utilized TPHC with time label. Milk will discard 3 hours later. Rack of food is placed back to fridge for cooling. Food shall be placed in fridge to maintain cold temperature until employee is ready to prepare food. Walk-in fridge door is fully closed for 15 minutes. Temperature lower to 41F. PIC will educate employee to ensure fridge door is fully closed.

Missing ceiling panel near warewash sink [CA] Replace ceiling panels to prevent vermin entry.

Tools (screw drivers) were stored on dry food storage rack. [CA] Store equipment and tools away from food storage or food preparation area.

Hand sink near steam table is blocked by bag of clean towel. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. [COS] PIC removed item.