MERKADO 31 WESTON

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not preorder portioned today. heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); open can of milk (52F - Cold Holding) observed containers on ambient temperature with ice only on bottom, per employee food held less than two hours,after instructed, operator placed both coin ice bath for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucet con to a hose.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 wiping cloths, sponge and brush inside sink, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 2 covers of crest freezer , substantial build up of rust

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, coffee station.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in cook line, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area floor, six broken tiles in front of triple sink and ice machine., two with standing water.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Right side flip top in cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters along the cook line, substantial build up of food debris and grease.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on unplugged chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of heavy black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of slime and old food residue buildup on flip top cooler gaskets. -Observed soiled residue buildup on flour and corn meal containers. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended