ZAIDA'S KITCHEN

Lack of thermometer in walk in cooler. [CA] Provide a thermometer.

Measured under counter warmer at front service area between 135-145F. Unit was turned on 1030a and after one hour temperature did not increase passed 145F. [CA] Repair unit and provide a portable oven thermometer inside the unit to verify correct temperature. A stem probe thermometer was place in unit temporarily.

Employee washed gloved hands in hand sink and failed to remove gloves prior to hand washing. [CA] Employees shall remove gloves from hands, then wash hands with soap and water and dry prior to putting on new gloves. [COS] Employee was instructed to removed/discard gloves and wash hands.

Observed under counter warmer set at 162F and 1 container of carnitas noted in warmer and was placed in the unit 30 minutes prior. Per employee, food is removed from refrigerator then reheated in warmer. [CA] Set under counter warmer to 165F. Food shall be reheated to 165F within 2 hours and hot held 135F and below. Food can also be reheated on stove, oven or microwave. Measure internal food temperature with a stem probe thermometer. [COS] Food was reheated in oven in the back kitchen.

Observed wiping cloth on counter at front service area. Store wiping cloth in sanitizer buckets at 200 ppm quat. ammonia between uses.

Hand sink had beans, a container and wiping cloth inside the sink. [CA] This sink is for hand washing only. Keep sink unobstructed at all times. [COS]

Observed employee clean the sink with gloves and did not remove gloves/ wash hands when she moved on to another task. [CA] When hands have been contaminated , gloves shall be removed and hands shall be washed. [COS] Employee was instructed to remove gloves and wash hands.

Observe linen used to cover the masa. [CA] Use an approved cover for the masa- (i.e plastic wrap).