LA MICHOACANA LA DELICIA INC

Ice cream scoops were found stored in still water with the dipper wells turned off. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use. [COS] Staff replaced the ice cream scoops and turned on the dipper well.

Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer at the three compartment sink, chlorine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Second Repeat Violation: The outdoor enclosed refuse space is not maintained clean. The dumpster is stored outside of the enclosure and is overflowing with refuse. Note: Per staff, the building owner is not putting the dumpster inside the enclosure. The dumpsters are shared with another food facility. A FP29 - Facilities Held in Common Permit will be required if the enclosure is not maintained. [CA] Refuse containers shall be collected or cleaned frequently enough to minimize the development of objectionable odors or conditions that attract or harbor insects or rodents. Outside refuse enclosure shall be kept clean and free of debris. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department.

A container of corn was found cooling at ambient air and measured at 105 internally at 3:59 pm. Per staff they finished cooking it at around 2:15 pm. [CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool. [COS] Staff reheated the corn to restart the cooling process. Educated on proper cooling and provided cooling handout.

1. The environmental health permit is not posted. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility. 2. Hand wash stations lack hand wash reminder signs. [CA] A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing stations used by food employees.

Dead cockroaches were observed in the back of house area behind the ice cream machine, under the prep sink in the front of house area, under the ice machine, and behind the prep cooler. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. [COS] Staff cleaned and sanitized the areas.

Facility lacks testing materials for their choice of sanitizer, quaternary ammonia. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

REPEAT VIOLATION: The outdoor enclosed refuse space is not maintained clean. The dumpster is stored outside of the enclosure and is overflowing with refuse. [CA] Refuse containers shall be collected or cleaned frequently enough to minimize the development of objectionable odors or conditions that attract or harbor insects or rodents. Outside refuse enclosure shall be kept clean and free of debris. Failure to comply may result in further enforcement actions from this department.

Raw shelled eggs were found stored above ready to eat foods in the upright cooler in the back of house area. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

Ice cream scoops were found stored in the dipper well while the water was turned off. [CA] The dipper well water shall be turned on with sufficient velocity to flush out particles of the ice cream to the drain. [COS] PIC turned on the dipper well at time of the inspection.

Outdoor enclosed refuse space is not maintained clean. Dumpster is stored outside of the enclosure and is overflowing with refuse. [CA] Refuse containers shall be collected or cleaned frequently enough to minimize the development of objectionable odors or conditions that attract or harbor insects or rodents. Outside refuse enclosure shall be kept clean and free of debris.

Water at the three compartment sink measured at a peak of 114°F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

Numerous Non-ANSI equipment was found in the facility: - Electric Kettle - Microwave - Toaster OVen - 2x Crockpots [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). Remove Non-ANSI products and replace with approved equipment.