PUNTA CANA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 1) Front counter sanitizer sink reading 10ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100ppm chlorine. 2) Kitchen triple sink reading 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped hands on pants leg and continued handling cooking utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and gloves usage with employee and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen changed gloves after handling raw steak without first washing hands. Reviewed proper washing procedures and employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle hanging by prep sink in kitchen. Manager labeled as degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in contact with dry rice and dry beans in kitchen bulk containers. Employee removed scoop handles and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Avantco reach in cooler beside walk in cooler, packages of raw rope sausage removed from original case above open bag of fully cooked chicken wings. Employee rearranged items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs on shelf above assorted gallons of commercial sauces. Employee inverted items to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In dessert reach in and bar glassfront reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand sink. Sign printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Avantco reach in freezer, containers or raw individually non commercial wrapped steaks above open bags of french fries and open box of ready to eat mussels. Employee rearranged freezer for proper separation. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler, containers of raw shrimp and fish above containers of cooked chicken and beef. Employee inverted both for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Avantco reach in freezer, containers of non commercially wrapped steaks above container with open bag of raw shrimp. Employee rearranged freezer for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On prep table in middle of kitchen under no temperature control eggs (89F - Ambient). Per employee out of cooler since 10:00am. Employee moved eggs to walk in to reach ill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in middle of kitchen under no time control, melted butter (91F - Hot Holding). Per employee melted at approximately 11:00am. Employee moved butter to stove to reheat above 165F and hold hot. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles by triple sink and on service cart by front counter. Employee marked all bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of raw potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved bag onto shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In upright glassfront cooler at front counter.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2023. License paid online during inspection. Validation # 238656893. License current and active at the end lf of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef inside traulsen reach in freezer in storage area. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Right side faucet.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile has hole above 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of stove/ fryer in cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Trauslen Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area,

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over packaged juices inside traulsen freezer in dry storage area. Operator moved raw fish and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( degreaser)not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile has hole above 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of stove in cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in trauslen reach-in freezer in dry storage area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in cook line . Operator moved to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line flip top; salchichon (50F - Cold Holding); fresh cheese (48F - Cold Holding); salad mix (55F - Cold Holding) -Cook line -lower cooler ; fried chicken(60F - Cold Holding); fried pork sausages (62F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding) per employee food held overnight, no portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Observed cook line flip top/ lower cooler out of service, no food stored inside Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 emailed Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top / lower cooler in cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Unit is out of service Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back entrance door , screen door not closing properly Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Observed screen door close, still lower bottom not closing tide. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Flip top-fresh cheese (42-49F -Cold-Holding), per opioid held less than 2 hours, observed food stored above the rim line. Employee removed food out of temperature and placed on WIC for a quick chill Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided and explained Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front counter cooler, assorted desserts made on 11/5/22.,Employee dated each dessert container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Single flip top, in front of stove. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on cook line has a bracelet on her right wrist, after instructed, employee removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Flan and corn desserts made on 11/19/21. Employee dated -Beef stew, chicken stew, pork stew, made on 11/20/21, employee dated Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Containing pink solution, employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Single flip top in front of stove

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Gallon of chicken soup base -Gallon of cooking oil Employee moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee removed, cleaned, and stored properly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two Troulsen RIF, bottom shelves dirty and accumulation of water

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- Stew of beef Stew of chicken Stew of pork Employee placed cover on each containerCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. employee removed two mops to be clean and store properly Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Paper towels stocked by manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew and cooked pork in walk in cooler without date marked. Marked by manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing a pink toxic substance not labeled. Identified as sanitizer and labeled by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed standing grease/oil behind cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of fryer oil on floor in kitchen. Moved to low shelf by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to in-use steel cambros in walk in cooler. Old labels removed by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen. Cloth moved to sanitizer bucket by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), remade 100ppm Chlorine Corrected On-Site