TAQUERIA LOS ARCOS

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a box of laxative in the reach in freezer on top of shrimp, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food items in the reach in cooler, which owner stated made yesterday morning but is not date marked.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot of refried beans inside steam table pan. beans (109F - Hot Holding) operator reheated on stove to 165F and will then hot hold at 135F or hotter.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steam table chicharrones in sauce (126F - Hot Holding). Operator placed on stove to quickly heat to 165 then will hot hold at 135F or hotter. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to hose outside beside mop sink..

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain pipe from mop sink leaking.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelving and area of wall with unsealed wood.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored in handsink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water heater damaged on hurricane. New one on order. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled with food residue.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit stored in handsink at unit. Fruit put in bowl and washed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar no label.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over bottled drinks. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Emailed operator the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses document.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed operator the Food Allergen Awareness form.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container next to Flat Grill. Repeat Violation