EL MILAGRO

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN HALLWAY BETWEEN RESTAURANT AND RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN EAST PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONG HANDLE LAYING INSIDE SHREDDED LETTUCE IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECET FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON COOLER IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED NEAR ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED CRATES STORED OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES OUTSIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH CONNECTED TO GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE POTS ARE HUNG TO DRY). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER, REPLACE TILES, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APROXIMATELY 125 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES..., REAR DOCK AREA ON ROLLING CARTS STORING UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON PALLETES CONTAINING BEANS/RICE AND TAMALE CORN HUSK, IN REAR TAMALE PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE ALONGSIDE RACK #4 IN CORNERS NEAR BOTH EXIT DOORS, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS 8/9/10 AND IN BETWEEN 10/11, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ELECTRIC BOXES, FIRST FLOOR PREP IN CORNER NEAR TORTILLA GRILL, AND INSIDE MILAGRO GROCERY STORE SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH CONNECTED TO GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE POTS ARE HUNG TO DRY). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER, REPLACE TILES, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDINKS LOCATED INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WOMENS HANDSINK @ 52.0F, AND MENS 56F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030. (C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APROXIMATELY 125 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES..., REAR DOCK AREA ON ROLLING CARTS STORING UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON PALLETES CONTAINING BEANS/RICE AND TAMALE CORN HUSK, IN REAR TAMALE PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE ALONGSIDE RACK #4 IN CORNERS NEAR BOTH EXIT DOORS, SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS 8/9/10 AND IN BETWEEN 10/11, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ELECTRIC BOXES, FIRST FLOOR PREP IN CORNER NEAR TORTILLA GRILL, AND INSIDE MILAGRO GROCERY STORE SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING LEAKING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH CONNECTED TO GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (WHERE POTS ARE HUNG TO DRY). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER, REPLACE TILES, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOMS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL RESTROOMS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE AT ALL TIMES, DISCARDING ALL AFFECTED ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED CHILE STEAK AT 59.2F, TONGUE AT 56.7F, BEANS 58.2F, CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE AT 60.3, CHICARRON AT 58.1F, PORK 59.7F, STUFFED FRIED CHILIE 59.4F, MOLE , AND TAMALES AT 57.8F TCS FOODS IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER NEAR TAMALE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 81 POUNDS DISCARDED AT A VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,139.56 DOLLARS. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THEMOMETERS PROVIDED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS WALK-IN COOLERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ON THE PREMISES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED STICK FLY STRIP HANGING ON CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED/GREASED VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF STEW, STUFFED PEPPERS, CABBAGE SALAD, CHICKEN MOLE, PORK TAMALE STEW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ALL STORED INSIDE REAR PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES OF SAID ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 49.0F-65.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD ITEMS AT 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY. FOOD ITEMS TOTALY $446.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE/EMPLOYEE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND HOT PEPPERS WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF FOOD PRODUCT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11(B) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND 1ST FL.STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,DAMAGED BRICK WALL NEAR TORTILLA GRILL.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR TAMALES AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.