EL NIDO - SOUTHFORK GRILLE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed salmon in reach in cooler above cooked ready to eat sauces and d vegetables. Operator moved salmon. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dished drying in hand wash sink in ware washing station. Operator moved dishes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed un lidded coffee cup above prep table on back prep line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in restrooms in main dining room area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in ware washing area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans drying on hand wash sink next to the dishwasher. Operator removed pans. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the hand sink on the service pickup line. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on side rack of ice machine not stored in a container.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand sink on the cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sea bass not in running water sitting on speed rack thawing at ambient temperature/still frozen. Operator move fish to prep sink to run cold water m it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice in bin at bar. Operator removed scoop to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice in bin at bar. Operator moved ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up,of food debris on reach in door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed food debris on walk in cooler door handle. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Handwashing sign at hand wash sink sink across from fryer station on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink adjacent to fryer station. Emailed operator hand wash sign. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust buildup on them. Time Extended

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to dishwasher Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign next to dishwasher Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator moved to dishwasher to rehash Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussels tag from 03/07/2023 with last date served not marked. Discussed proper shellfish tag procedures with operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in prep kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as a scoop in bulk flour bin. Operator removed from bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler drawer on cooks line. Discussed proper thawing procedure with operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing marinated beef in prep kitchen while wearing bracelets.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle of oven on cooks line. Operator removed from handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed Silverware tablespoons stored upright on expo line with food contact surface up. Operator had spoons run through dishwasher and placed them correctly with handles up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink on cooks line.

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and set up three compartment sink. Checked concentration at three compartment sink 300ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching ready to eat lettuce with barehands. Employee put on gloves before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over containers of raw beef. Operator switched chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Precooked beef 45F cold hold, butter 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Note: operator just received delivery. Operator turned down walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator added more water. 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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed sponges. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line and hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from condenser onto food containers. Operator moved containers. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on reach in cooler. Operator removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink room.

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area and hand wash sink at bar.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at bar.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks changing gloves without washing hands.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar with mold like substance.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand wash sink next to triple bay sink in dish area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no labeled spray bottle on front bar area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic non handled dish in brown sugar bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler broken in need of repair.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on front line above service area. 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 personal items stored above clean equipment in side room behind dishwashing area.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air drying before being stacked for storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop sitting on ice machine not protected

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.observed wet towels under cutting boards.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign in dish washing station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on fan card in walk in cooler.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from hand sink in dish machine room.

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. Warning

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching cut tomatoes with bare hands. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw clams over vegetables in reachin cooler, storage corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 46°F in reachin cooler overnight. See stop sale Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut vegetables in reachin cooler . Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 85°F by cookline, cook placed onions in reachin cooler for cooling and cold holding Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on prep table by reachin cooler near office Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen used as dump sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop touching alcohol bottles. Corrected On-Site