MAMI CARMEN

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed both dumpster and Grease receptacle not on a nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over grill and fryer soiled with grease. Observed multiple gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Reach in coolers and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 000 ppm sanitizer on dish machine. Person in charge setup 3 bay compartment sink and called for repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Dishwasher has out of order sign and is not in use. 3 bay compartment sink is used to wash dishes. Person in charge called Echolab and talked with Dave. He has the repair scheduled for 9/20/22. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over grill and fryer soiled with grease. Observed multiple gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Reach in coolers and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-19: Time Extended

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 grabbed diced tomatoes on cooks line with bare hand for taco. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol with bare hand contact,Handwashing and glove use. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Manager discarded container of diced tomatoes. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wiped gloves that were on her hands with a cloth and was containing to prepare food. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwashing sink in dishwasher area filled with soiled dishes. Stopped and explained to manager that Handwashing sink is for Handwashing only. Manager removed all dishes and cleaned Handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee cutting fish and drinking a soda. Explained proper protocol for eating and drinking in food preparation area. Employee discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in main kitchen area and by front counter. Manager removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken stored over tomatillos in Reach in freezer. Operator corrected by removing tomatillos. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator corrected by placing a bucket under sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pressure sprayer with degreaser in it unlabeled. Operator labeled the chemical container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in Reach in cooler located in preparation area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed packages of chips and tortillas in containers directly on floor. Operator corrected by placing rack underneath. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in Reach in freezer chest in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood and filters. Observed Reach in cooler in back preparation area towards door with buildup of residue on shelves. Observed buildup on griddle top on cooks line. Observed dust buildup on fan covers located in kitchen and preparation areas.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cases stored on floor in back area of dining room. Operator corrected by removing from the floor. Corrected On-Site