EL ACAJUTLA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sugar and flour mixtures stored in non-food grade plastic bins. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at end of cook line, operator states they were made day prior and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage slaw (51F - Cold Holding; raw tilapia (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers at end of cook line. The items were prepared today and have been in cooler for less than 2 hours. The operator iced down each item to bring to temperature and is contacting technician. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at end of cook line, operator states they were made day prior and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware in handwash sink near dishmachine. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. The operator replaced a paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. The operator removed the phone from prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed 3 compartment sink wash/sanitize/rinse. Educated operator on proper order of wash/rinse/sanitize. Warning

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line stored in standing water 119F. The operator replaced water and turned heat up. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Mandolins hanging up with food debris. Operator placed in wash. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label for chicken on container that currently had pork. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of cook line. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beans in cooler at 73F after cooling overnight. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler chicken (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding); pupusa filling (51F - Cold Holding). Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop in bulk flour bin in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent in prep room. Warning

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

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 small flying insects on outside of bulk containers in room with dish machine. Warning

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. Observed no written health acknowledgment available. Provided Operator with emails and printouts. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler by fryers. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler with salsas. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on outside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop in bulk flour bin in prep room. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under hand was sink in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at least 5 employees engaged in food handling activities at the time of inspection. Elsy Moreno is manager in charge at t8me of inspection and is taking exam within the next 30 days. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in bulk flour container. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of bulk flour container in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves as rusted and pitted in reach in cooler in corner of kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip over prep table. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed at least 6 employees engaged in food handling at time of inspection, and no certified food manager available.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf in ware washing room where tools are stored.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in prep room and kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table in kitchen.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of bulk rice container in kitchen.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in reach in cooler next to 4 burner stove in kitchen.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of styrofoam containers stored on floor in storage room.