MARIAS PUPUSERIA & TAQUERIA

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 dish machine not at proper minimum strength. Operator primed dish machine. Chlorine dish machine now at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cucumbers in glass 2 door reach-in cooler in front bar area. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of glass 2 door reach-in. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tilapia fillets at 47F in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tilapia fillets at 47F in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed surface rust on the bottom shelf of food preparation tables in kitchen next to burners and next to reach-in freezers.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in kitchen next to reach-in freezer at entrance. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice machine in front bar area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cooked beef in 2 door reach in cooler at 55F, operator stated they had pulled the beef out to clean the cooler approximately 2 hours earlier. Operator put ice on beef to rapidly decrease the temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on food preparation surface next to cabbage. Operator removed the employees water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a landless on the oven door handle on the cook line. Operator removed ladle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag being used to line croc-pot holding rice.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour in flour bin. Operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid on shared dumpster.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cheese in front glass door reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

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. Operator had copies of employee health agreement. Operator had employees read and sign agreements. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed drink and placed in employee area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board on prep line heavily grooved.

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. Observed employee drinking from an open cup.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup of coffee on food prep table. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen .

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed the vacuum breaker on faucet. Corrected On-Site