TAMALES LO MEJOR DE GUERRERO

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED TILE MISSING FROM FLOOR AT ENTRY STOOP LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA AT REAR ALSO NOTED MISSING COVING AT EAST WALL AT REFRIGERATOR AREA AT REAR.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE COVING AND TILES

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING DRY WALL FALLING APART FROM WATER DAMAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER AT REAR NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM REAR

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITH A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND A FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTRA LARGE POTS STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. THEY WERE NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BUT IF USED TO COOK FOOD, THEY ARE TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN THE 3-COMP SINKS ON THE PREMISES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. 25 LBS OF CHICHEN AT 108.3F, VALUED AT $100. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DISPLAYING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. ONE ENTERED THE KITCHEN FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN HANDELING FOOD AND REMOVING CONTAINERS FROM THE REFRIGERATOR BEFORE WASHING HER HANDS. ANOTHER WAS OBSERVED HANDELING READY TO EAT FOODS, COOKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES, WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING, AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES, OR APPROPRIATE UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREPARATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)(B).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. ALSO USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANAD MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD OR NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; BURNERS, STOVE, AND STORAGE BINS UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WET, SLIPPERY FLOOR IN REAR PREP, AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR STORAGE, AND A LIGHT IS MISSING ABOVE THE REAR COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FUND FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE REAR FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN HAD OPENED BANANA LEAF INSIDE THE WASHBOWL WHICH THEY WERE USED TO BE FILLED.THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS FILLED WITH A ORANGE BUCKET WITH SOAP AND WATER,TWO LARGE KNIVES,A PAPER BAG FILLED WITH OTHER PAPER AND FAUCET TILTED TO THE LEFT,IN FRONT OD SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK 5 BIG DIRTY POTS AND PANS.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS FROM BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK.ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.BANANA LEAFS WERE DISCARDED.POUNDS 2,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.GREASE BOX UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SIPPING WATER FROM AROUND THE RUSTY WITH SMALL HOLES BASE.ALSO RUSTY AND BROKEN LID OF THE SAID UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE GREASE BOX.KEEP AREA DRY SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FUND FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE REAR FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER PIPES LEAKING UNDER BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND PREPARATION TABLES AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE FURNACE ROOM THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD LIGHT BULBS)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD.(TOOLS, HARDWARE,ETC.)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN COOLER NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF THE PRODUCTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF POP/FOOD COOLER IN DINING AREA,NEED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE SURFACE IS RUSTY, AND HAS PEELING PAPER,INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: LIDS AND POTS ARE STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE PLASTIC DIRTY WITH SPILLAGE CONTAINER, IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONLY ONE STOPPER IS PROVIDED ON BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENTS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER ARE NOT VISIBLE INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS,ARE STORED UNDER/BEHIND FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: A MOBILE STAINLESS PREP TABLE IS STORED OUTSIDE PATIO,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE THE GARAGE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNITS,FOOD STORAGE AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(CUPS),ALSO OBSERVED THREE CARS PARKED,MOTOR OIL AND CAR PARTS INSIDE THE SAME GARAGE,INSTRUCTED TO DECIDE IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE CARS AND OTHER ITEMS,IF GARAGE IS USED FOR PARKING CARS MUST REMOVE FOOD STORAGE.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FOUND A GALLON OF WATER AND A BOTTLE OF BEER "BUDWEISER" STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN MIXED WITH ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,BY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DROPPING A PIECE OF COOKED CHICKEN ON FLOOR PUT IT ON TOP THE PREP TABLE,INSTEAD OF DISCARDING IT, HOWEVER WHEN I CHECKED THE GARBAGE NO CHICKEN WAS THROWN OUT. MANAGER ASKED EMPLOYEE WHAT HAPPENED TO CHICKEN SHE STATED "I DON'T KNOW". CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED.EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY AND WATER IS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-12-2011, REPORT 585768 #32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FOOD PREP SIDES #40- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREA. #41-MUST REMOVE UTENSILS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ON TOP OF SHELVES WERE FOOD AND UTENSILS ARE STORED,IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DEBRIS.REMOVE UNCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, NORTH WALL OF STORAGE BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA BY THE WASHROOMS, AND IN PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN KITCKEN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#29

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE THE GARAGE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNITS,FOOD STORAGE AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(CUPS),ALSO OBSERVED THREE CARS PARKED,MOTOR OIL AND CAR PARTS INSIDE THE SAME GARAGE,INSTRUCTED TO DECIDE IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE CARS AND OTHER ITEMS,IF GARAGE IS USED FOR PARKING CARS MUST REMOVE FOOD STORAGE.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER AND AT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION AT THE TE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED MIXED CORN MASA DOUGH FOR TAMALES STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE CARD BOX PREVIOUS WITHOUT ANY BAG IN THE CARTON,ALSO READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER AND AT PREP AREA CHICKEN,PORK,ETC WITHOUT COVER STORED ABOVE AND INSIDE EACH ORDER.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE TAMALES MIXED DOUGH INSIDE CLEAR FOOD IST BEFORE PLACING IN THE CARTON BOX,ALSO TO HAVE FOODS COVERED IST BEFORE STORING ANY OBJECT INSIDE OR ABOVE IT.CDI

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FOOD PREP SIDES. MUST REMOVE COOKING POTS STORED OUTSIDE REAR DOOR WALK WAY AREA,AND STORE INSIDE FACILITY.REPAIR DAMAGED CHAIR COVER IN KITCHEN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN EXTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE.