[?] A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

3717-1-02.4(B)(1) / PIC: Demonstration of Knowledge - No Critical Violations
Critical Repeat PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge by having no critical violations. OBSERVED CRITICAL VIOLATIONS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST MAINTAIN OVERSIGHT OF OPERATION TO ENSURE THAT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS DO NOT OCCUR.

3717-1-05.1(O)(1) / Using a handwashing sink - accessible at all times
Critical Corrected During Inspection Handwashing sink not accessible. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM TO BE HOLDING GARBAGE BAGS. HANDSINKS MUST BE KEPT ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

3717-1-03.2(C) / Packaged and unpackaged food - preventing contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation
Critical Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED OVER COOKED MEATS OR VEGETABLES IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, ALL RAW ITEMS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM READY TO EAT ITEMS.

3717-1-03.4(D) / Cooling - temperature and time control.
Critical Corrected During Inspection Improper cooling of TCS food. OBSERVED SALSAS STORED IN RESTAURANT SALAD BAR COOLER ABOVE 41F. ITEMS WERE MADE FRESH TODAY AND WERE NOT PLACED IN A WALK-IN COOLER BEFORE BEING PLACED IN SALAD BAR COOLER. AS THIS COOLER IS NOT DESIGNED TO COOL, ONLY TO COLD HOLD, ITEMS MUST BE COOLED TO BELOW 41F IN WALK-IN COOLER BEFORE BEING STORED IN RESTAURANT.

3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) / Time/temperature controlled for safety food - cold holding.
Critical Corrected During Inspection TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. OBSERVED RICE PUDDING AND REFRIGERATED CAKES TO BE HELD AT 55F IN RESTAURANT DISPLAY COOLER. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.

3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) / Time/temperature controlled for safety food - cold holding.
Critical Corrected During Inspection TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. OBSERVED GUACAMOLE STORED IN OPEN DISPLAY COOLER TO BE 48F. SURROUNDING SALSAS WERE BELOW 41F. GUACAMOLE WAS MOVED TO WALK-IN COOLER TO BE COOLED TO 41F BEFORE BEING PUT OUT FOR SALE.

3717-1-03.5(C)(2)(e) / Food labels - label information
Critical Missing and/or incomplete allergen declaration(s). OBSERVED PACKAGED TAMALES TO BE WITHOUT INGREDIENT LISTS DECLARING DAIRY AS AN ALLERGEN FOR CERTAIN VARIETIES.

3717-1-06.4(K) / Controlling pests.
Critical Presence of live insects, rodents, and other pests. OBSERVED FLIES IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSECT CONTROL DEVICES MAY NOT BE INSTALLED IN THIS AREA, BUT MAY BE INSTALLED NEAR DOORWAY IN LOADING DOCK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

3717-1-04.1(L) / Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices - accuracy.
Ambient air and water thermometers are not accurate. OBSERVED THERMOMETER OF GLASS DOOR BEVERAGE AND SALSA COOLER IN RESTAURANT TO BE NON-FUNCTIONING.

3717-1-06.1(K) / Insect control devices - design and installation.
Improper use or placement of insect control devices. OBSERVED INSECT STICKY TRAP OVER RETAIL PRODUCE DISPLAY. INSECT CONTROL DEVICES MUST NOT BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY OF FOOD STORAGE OR WORKTABLES.

3717-1-03.2(K) / In-use utensils - between-use storage.
In-use utensils improperly stored. OBSERVED SCOOP STORED INSIDE WHOLESALE CHILI BIN, REQUIRING CUSTOMERS TO TOUCH THE PRODUCT TO RETRIEVE SCOOP. AN ALTERNATE STORAGE SPACE SHOULD BE ADDED TO ENSURE THAT SCOOPS HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.

3717-1-04.2(I) / Sanitizing solutions - testing devices.
Corrected During Inspection No sanitizer test kit available. OBSERVED CHLORINE AND QUAT TEST STRIPS TO BE EXPIRED.

3717-1-04.5(D) / Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency.
Non-food contact surface(s) not cleaned at the required frequency. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS AND CEILINGS OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATED.

3717-1-04.5(D) / Nonfood-contact surfaces - cleaning frequency.
Non-food contact surface(s) not cleaned at the required frequency. OBSERVED TOP OF GASKET ON TRAULSEN REACH-IN FREEZER IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM TO HAVE BLACK BUILDUP.

3717-1-06.1(A) / Floors, walls, and ceilings.
Repeat Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not smooth and easily cleanable. OBSERVED FLOORING TO BE DAMAGED IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning - frequency and restrictions.
Facility not maintained clean. OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER CAKE PAN SHELF TO BE DISPLACED, ALLOWING DUST AND DEBRIS TO FALL DOWN.

3717-1-06.4(D) / Cleaning ventilation systems, nuisance and discharge prohibition.
Ventilation system not maintained. OBSERVED HVAC VENTS THROUGHOUT STORE TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATED.

3717-1-06.2(I)(1) / Lighting - intensity (10 FC)
Light intensity less than ten foot candles in required areas. OBSERVED LIGHTBULB IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE BURNED OUT, RESULTING IN LESS THAN 1 FOOT CANDLES OF INTENSITY.


Inspection Information


Facility Type: Commercial RFE < 25000 sq. ft.

[?] Inspection Type: Standard/Process Review

Inspection Date: 13-April-2023