LA RURAL MEXICAN GRILL

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed on front line dry wiping cloth used as a liner for limes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees hired less than 2 weeks.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top less cooler at front - pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Operator stored item in lower part of cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line - tofu (122F - Hot Holding) As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee discarded at will.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink - no vacuum breaker after 4way splitter

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at expo window - personal drink - operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at kitchen floor - plastic container of tortillas stored directly on floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to ice machine, inside soiled container, Employee removed to be wash and sanitize Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Clean mop, inside mop sink, employee removed and stored to allow air dry Corrective Action Taken

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. Email writing procedures to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing block with containers of chips. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink in prep area, at kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of jalapeños on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed cans from shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reheated chicken, pinto beans, black beans being held at temperatures 127-128°F. Inspector had operator reheat products to 165° F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink in back of house inaccessible with sanitizer bucket inside. Operator removed and stored correctly 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 homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, romaine lettuce, corn pico de Gallo made on March 8th stored in reach in cooler at front counter with no date marking. Operator labeled products Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed steak in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator labeled thawed steak Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator gave employee hair restraint Corrected On-Site

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed no designated storage area for employee personal possessions. Observed personal handbags stored on dry storage shelves with cans, on floor and with single service items.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean sanitized pans on shelf in dish ware area. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry Operator hung mop to dry Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restrooms without self closing doors.