ZARATE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding) stored in a container stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stored the cooked sausage in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at the server station exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line. The operator provided the hand sink with soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for shredded cheese at the server station. The operator discarded the portion cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in a soiled container on the cook line.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a food preparation surface near a cutting board. The operator properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a case of raw bacon stored in the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gasket and area surrounding soiled for the chest style reach in freezer near the entrance to dry storage. Observed the lids of the dishmachine chemical buckets soiled with an accumulation of food debris The operator cleaned the food from the buckets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with some food debris on it. Observed operator removing, washing, and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table in kitchen, grooves in cutting board.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of ribs in walk in freezer, on floor, under shelf. Observed operator remove and store on shelf properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line, microwave with dried on food debris on inside. Observed operator cleaning properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen, gasket soiled. Observed operator cleaning gasket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed in dry storage room, next to slicer, knife with some food debris on it, put away clean. Observed operator removing remove and rewash knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cambros put away clean with old labels on them. Observed employee remove and put into dish to wash.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in bin without label. Observed operator putting label on it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from closed cup, then returning to work without hand washing.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with some food debris on it. Observed can opener Operator remove blade and put into dish to be washed. Observed clean can opener blade Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in server area a decaf coffee pot sitting in hand washing sink. Observed operator removing coffee pot. 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 prepped carrots, celery, and onions in walk in cooler without a date marking.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave next to toast station with food debris on inside top of microwave.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cornbread in walk in cooler not covered. Observed operator covering bread. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above grill line a ceiling tile with a hole in it. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed hole in ceiling tile above grill line. Work in progress. During call back inspection. *Time Extended **

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler on line, torn and with food debris on them. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed gaskets clean, but still need replaced during call back inspection. ** Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in cooler in disrepair. Repeat 3-11-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed Observed multiple gaskets on reach-in cooler in disrepair. Repeat 3-19-24 Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed mold like odor in wait staff service area coming from under sink. Observed sewer gas smell coming from ladies room. Repeat 3-11-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed mold like odor in wait staff service area coming from under sink. Observed sewer gas smell coming from ladies room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed employee cooking food without hair restraint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets needing replaced in all reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed gaskets still in poor repair Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed buckets of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable musty, moldy odor in coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed objectionable musty, moldy odor in coffee station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed old food stuck to clean pans at clean pan rack by dishwasher area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed wall at prep table in storage room still soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade lubricant in use on food-contact surfaces. Observed baby oil stored on food shelf for lubricating fryer hinge per operator. Oil is not food grade.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in ladies room restroom toxic cleaners on shelf out in the open. Not stored with other chemicals

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed hand washing sink near restroom with no hand soap. Observed front of house manager replacing soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint cans, remover, primer stored next to wine bottles on prep table. Observed operator removing from premises Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed inside of ice machine in back room with black mold like substance Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula in between paper towel holder and wall. Observed operator removing and putting into dish Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board in back prep room. Operator just got new ones in. Observed the new ones and the old ones discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to walk in cooler .

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout kitchen areas Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken and missing tile piece by hand washing sink next to toasters

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in back room prep area, towel under cutting board. Observed operator removing towel Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by toasters soiled with food debris on inside.

Basic - Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface improperly stored. Observed baby oil (no lid) stored on food shelf , (above food prep area next to toasters) for lubricating fryer hinge per operator. Oil is not food grade.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on drying dish rack Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed walls throughout kitchen and prep areas soiled with debris

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed ceiling fan in kitchen (when you walk in to the left) broken and with exposed wiring

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed servers at toast station using gloves but not washing hands before putting gloves on. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed multiple food items not reheated to 135F. Observed Operator pulling items and reheating to proper temperature. cheese sauce at 9:25 am (127F - Reheating); sausage gravy (135F - Reheating); chicken gravy at 9:20 am (55F - Reheating); brown gravy at 9:20 (55F - Reheating). cheese sauce (162F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (171F - Hot Holding); chicken gravy (168F - Hot Holding); brown gravy (168F - Hot Holding) all re temps at 9:45am Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed green clean chemical stored above bottled sauces on storage shelf. Observed operator removing items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler with outdate markings. IE: hamburger patties, sausage patties, tuna salad,

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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black like food substance on can opener by microwave Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like mold substance in ice machine in storage room

Basic - Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Observed bathroom faucets with corrosion build up in both bathrooms

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no single covered waste receptacle in ladies room.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of third pans in dish area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.observed gap on screen door at bottom, at back door Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing and or broken by dish and ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 8 containers of pickles stored on floor in walk in. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with black like substance inside.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee load dirty pans into dish machine then touch clean pans without washing hands. Manager coached and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chops over opened bag of RTE hot dogs. Operator moved hot dogs to top shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Observed food build up inside microwave. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by cook area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers not labeled. Operator started labeling. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance buildup on inside of ice machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large green cutting board with extensive grooves.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking out of water bottle at prep area. Employee removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items in dry storage room.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear screen door with broken latch creating a gap at bottom of door.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles underneath three part sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bus tub of potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved and put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several missing tiles on wall in prep area.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed third pan of hash stored next to three part sink. Manager removed pan and put on cook line. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of food debris. Observed microwave at toaster station with buildup of food debris. Observed buildup of food debris on slicer.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan in reach-in cooler at wait staff area with buildup of dust.

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand sink at cooks line missing faucet.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy buildup of food debris and soil on floors under grill table and dishwasher.

Basic - Observed Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage room. Observed missing tiles on wall at dishwasher area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dishwasher area.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator change gloves after handling raw beef without washing hands first.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat violation from 1Mar2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as to scoop sliced potatoes in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and bottle of medicine on prep table by ware wash area. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in server beverage station.