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

3717-1-02.4(A)(2) / PIC - Level Two Certified Manager
Repeat Facility does not have an employee with an ODH level two certification in food protection.

3717-1-03.4(E) / Cooling methods - temperature and time control.
Repeat Improper method for cooling TCS foods. Chorizo was cooling in the preparation cold holding unit with a lid and deep pan insulated by another pan of cooling chorizo.

3717-1-03.4(C) / Thawing - temperature and time control.
TCS foods not properly thawed. Frozen food was being thawed in the preparation sink without running water.

3717-1-03.2(Q) / Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises.
Improper storage of food items. Containers of chorizo and salsa were place on the floor at time of inspection.

3717-1-02.3(C) / Hair restraints - effectiveness.
Food employee hair and beard are not effectively restrained during food preparation.

3717-1-04.1(KK) / Food equipment - certification and classification.
Repeat Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency. Multiple pieces of non-commercial equipment in use in the kitchen (rice cooker, blender, and chip storage container).

3717-1-04.5(A)(3) / Cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean (interior surfaces of preparation cold holding units).

3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning - frequency and restrictions.
Repeat Floors of the facility not maintained clean (kitchen, walk in cold holding unit, and basement).


Inspection Information


Facility Type: Commercial FSO < 25000 sq. ft.

[?] Inspection Type: Standard/Critical Control Point

Inspection Date: 08-March-2019


Comments
Ensure that all employees are properly trained regarding cooling, re-heating, and thawing procedures.
1. Re-heating: Foods shall reach 165 degrees F within two hours. Recommend using the stove-top. Use a metal stem thermometer to guarantee internal temps.
2. Cooling: Foods shall be cooled from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within 2 hours; and from 70 degrees F to 41 degrees F within four hours. This can be accomplished by using shallow pans (uncovered) in the walk-in cooler. Ice can also be used to accelerate the cooling process.
3. Thawing: Frozen foods that are thawed in the preparation sink shall be done with cool water and be submerged with running water.

* The following comments relate to the Critical Control Point Inspection (Item 35). Note: Positive observations are indicated by the element number and the letter P.

I - P - Employee Health: The operation had an employee health policy on file.
I - P - Employee Health: The person in charge properly applies restrictions and exclusions for ill employees.
II - P - Good Hygienic Practices: Food employee was demonstrating good hygiene practices.
II - P - Good Hygienic Practices: Food employee(s) were eating, drinking or using tobacco in designated area.
III - P - Preventing Contamination by Hands: Hand washing facilities are properly supplied.
III - P - Preventing Contamination by Hands: Observed food employee washing hands when required.
III - P - Preventing Contamination by Hands: Observed food employee changing gloves when required.
III - P - Preventing Contamination by Hands: Observed food employee washing hands prior to donning single use gloves.
III - P - Preventing Contamination by Hands: Food employees were not contacting exposed ready-to-eat foods with bare hands.
VI - P - TCS Food: Observed hot foods being held at 135°F or above; cold foods being held at 41°F or below.
VI - P - TCS Food: Observed ready to eat TCS foods being properly date marked, and discarded when required.
VI - P - TCS Food: Food employee was observed reheating foods for hot holding to 165°F within two hours.
VII - P - Protection from Contamination: Observed raw animal foods separated by type during storage, preparation, holding, and display.