EL ACAJUTLA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand wash sink. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork prepared onsite and held over 24 hours no date mark in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server station. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of onion stored on ground in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line. Warning

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors throughout kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing pink toxic substance not labeled on shelf by triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in hallway by bar. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in prep area observed to have a severely rusted and peeling lid on the exterior. Lid is damaged and repaired with black tape. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from grill. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above stove. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic storage container of corn flour, wheat flour, and breading not food grade on prep part of cook line. Non food grade container for dry bean storage in prep line. This is a repeat violation from 8/10/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over ready-to-eat corn in chest freezer closest to walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked egg flan in glass door reach-in freezer in bar area marked 10/8/2022, today is 10/18/2022. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked egg flan in glass door reach-in freezer in bar area marked 10/8/2022, today is 10/18/2022. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach-in cooler on cook line: raw pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef 51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold holding). Per operator door to cooler has been open constantly since opening, for two hours. Operator put foods in salad station reach-in cooler for quick cooling. This is a repeat violation from 8/10/2022 and 2/3/2022. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by bus tub in dishwashing area. Operator removed the tub to allow access to sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes in salad station and cooked pork and cooked chicken prepared yesterday no date mark. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round scoop no handle in sugar, beans in main kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 8/10/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on main cook line under equipment against walls and under shelving next to walk-in cooler. This is a repeat violation from 8/10/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flying insects in bar area. 3 small flying insects in service station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: 5 small flying insects in bar area Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic storage container of corn flour, wheat flour, and breading not food grade on prep part of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in corn flour and sugar on prep part of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around perimeter of kitchen, under and behind cooking equipment, under prep tables, under cold holding units and under perimeter of bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic containers previously containing milk reused for drinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flying insects in bar area. 3 small flying insects in service station. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic storage container of corn flour, wheat flour, and breading not food grade on prep part of cook line. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine. 3 droppings below dishwashing machine. 5 droppings under front part of cook line. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach-in cooler on cook line: raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, busy lunch service starting 3 hours ago, cooler door was constantly open. Operator iced down all potentially hazardous foods and moved to walk-in cooler for quick cooling. This is a repeat violation from 2/3/2022. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under prep table at entrance to kitchen from service side. This is a repeat violation from 2/3/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in corn flour and sugar on prep part of cook line. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around perimeter of kitchen, under and behind cooking equipment, under prep tables, under cold holding units and under perimeter of bar area. Warning

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic containers previously containing milk reused for drinks. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature on back prep area reach-in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Per operator, establishment has been mixing chlorine and quaternary sanitizer. Educated operator on proper usage of sanitizer and replaced mixed chemicals at three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer, set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm). Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over ready-to-eat coleslaw and sauces. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler on cooks line, raw ground beef and pork sausage and raw shell eggs stored over raw beef. Operator moved all proteins in reach-in cooler for proper food protection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, shredded soft cheese (60 - Cold Holding); cooked beans (63 - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator placed foods on ice and transferred to walk-in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three food handlers employed over 60 days, two cooks and one bartender, no food handler training. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals in chemicals storage area, service cart, and near dishwasher. Operator labeled all chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher near right side kitchen entrance gauge in red zone,