ARAUJO'S MEXICAN GRILL

FOUND KEYS AND A WALLET STORED ON THE SLICER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. COS

MISSING THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS.

FOUND THE PICO DE GALLO AND THE SOUR CREAM AT 50F AT THE FRONT COLD HOLDING INSERT. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE; PER MANAGER, THE PICO DE GALLO AND THE SOUR CREAM HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 1.5 HRS AND WOULD LIKE TO ADD IT TO THE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL ELECTRONIC PANEL AVAILABLE.

FOUND A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP THE CHILI POWDER IN THE WORKING CONTAINER. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD. FOUND A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG BEING USED AS A LINER TO MAKE THE CORN TORTILLAS. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL PLASTIC FOR THIS PURPOSE.

1. Tortillas observed to be stored in a plastic to-go bag. [CA] Discontinue the use of to-go bags to store food. 2. Open bags of food observed to be tied/twisted shut. [CA] Food shall be stored in a rigid container with a tight fitting lid.

10+ flies observed in kitchen area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

Chicken measured 50F in front cold holding insert in a layer greater than 6 inches deep. Per the manager, chicken was cooked 3 hours prior and is currently cooling. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.

One of the hand sinks in the kitchen area could not provide cold water via the designated handle. Hot water measured greater than 120F. Note: Alternative usable hand sinks nearby. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. [COS] Manager adjusted valve underneath sink, thus allowing sink to output cold water in addition to hot.

Table mounted can opener blade observed to have large amounts of accumulated black/brown food buildup. [CA] Food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean. [COS] Manager cleaned and sanitized can opener via wash/rinse/sanitize in the 3 compartment sink.

Multiple PHF's measured less than 135F in the front hot holding electric unit: - Refried beans measured 110F - Rice measured 112F - Cooked peppers measured 94F - Chicken and bell pepper measured 97F *Per the manager, all food in the hot-holding unit had been cooked less than 4 hours prior. [CA] PHF's intended for hot holding shall be held at or above 135F. [COS] PHF's were reheated to 165F. Note: Hot holding equipment must be capable of holding food at or above 135F. ____________ Minor Violation: 1. Multiple PHF's measured greater than 41F in the front facing pass through refrigerator: - Pico de gallo measured 48F - Cut tomatoes measured 46F - White sauce measured 44F * Per the manager, food was placed into the pass through refrigerator less than 4 hours prior. 2. Sliced tomatoes measured 48F and pico de gallo measured 45F in front cold holding unit inserts. Per the manager, tomatoes had been sliced less than 4 hours prior. [CA] PHF intended for cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.

1. Ice scoop handle observed to be stored on top of ice machine. [CA] Handle to ice scoop shall be stored in a location that precludes possible contamination. 2. Scoop handle in bulk food bin observed to be stored directly in contact with food. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

Per PIC, Time as a Public Health control (TPHC) is used for the salsa bar, but no time-marking was available. [CA] When using TPHC rather than temperature control, foods must be immediately time-marked upon removal from temperature control. [COS] PIC turned on timer as a means for TPHC time-marking. Minor violation: Written procedures for TPHC were not available. [CA] Have TPHC written procedures available.

Observed the center handwash sink did not have soap or paper towels. Observed one handwash sink's paper towel dispenser was empty. A third fully-stocked handwash sink was located nearby. [CA] Keep all handwash sinks stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. [COS] Soap and paper towels were restocked/provided at the handwash sinks.

Observed grey residue on panel inside ice machine. Ice was not in direct contact with the residue. [CA] Keep inside of ice machine clean. [COS] Employee removed panel from ice machine to be cleaned.