LOS VERDES

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken skewers at reach in cooler next to grill stored over shredded cheese.

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0-ppm) at cook line. Operator refilled sanitizer bucket with a final reading of 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drinking cups at front counter wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to steam table torn.

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washed soiled knife and return to food production. Coached manager and had employee wash hands and wear new gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container of cooked beef patties (89F - Cold Holding) under flat grill at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Coached manager on correct procedure. Product was moved to cooler for rapid cooling.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Paper towels were provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards at kitchen area grooved.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing lid at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on dirt landing located behind store by dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of trash bags stored on the floor. Located at dry storage by back. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small ladder blocking hand washing sink at front counter. Ladder was removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef burger and steak on menu not identified as per consumer agreement. Manager marked items on menu. 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. Observed two employees working for less than sixty days with no employee health agreement signed. Manager had employees fill out agreement during inspection.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with wet nesting at ware washing area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door of restaurant.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing lid at time of inspection.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on dirt landing located behind store by dumpster.

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 scoop with handle touching potato chip crumbs inside container near back exit. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use plastic containers located in the walk-in cooler used to store hot dogs and cut lettuce. Coached manager on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of trash bags stored on the floor. Located at dry storage by back door.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding); arepas (63F - Cold Holding) located on top of kitchen counter, less than 4 hours. Manager placed all food items into reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen prep coolers.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler near cookline.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under a yellow cutting board located next to kitchen dish machine. Manager removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located on shelf above prep counter. Manager cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and water not labeled, located above kitchen prep cooler. Manager labeled squeeze bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed and tested quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Employee filled a new sanitizer bucket with quaternary sanitizer, test again at 400ppm. Corrected On-Site

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.Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

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. Form provided via email Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at kitchen.

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

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved tongs from handles. Corrected On-Site

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 inside crumbled potato chips . Manager stored handle upwards.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink next to soda machine.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution chlorine at 10ppm Employee set up new sanitizer solution chlorine at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with house sauces not labeled.