TECALITLAN MEXICAN KITCHEN & MARGARITA BAR

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AT SOAP DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR, DOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SPOUT FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA IS BROKEN. FACILITY MUST REPAIR HANDSINK SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT THE COOKLINE HANDSINK IS NOT PROVIDED. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWARE STORED THE HANDSINK BLOCKING ACCESSIBILITY TO WASH HANDS IN THE BAR AREA. MANAGER RELOCATED WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE SODA GUN CAP HEAVILY SOILED WITH GUNK OF DIRT. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SODA CAP DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE SOILED WITH PINK SLIME. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: THE METHOD OF COOLING COOKED FLAN IS INADEQUATE. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING, IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION. MANAGER UNCOVERED WHILE ON SITE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AND DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY USING PROPER PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WET/DAMP WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON COOKLINE/PREPLINE COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2511109 CONDUCTED ON 6/10/21. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: (#39) OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOKS LINE NEXT TO STEAM WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. COS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOKS LINE NEXT TO STEAM WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT FOOD FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DAMAGED INSULATION ON PIPE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.