SERGIO'S

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); chicken potato salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per management waiting for less than 4 hours, product's relocated to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (132F - Hot Holding) at hot box next to coffee machine, as per management baked for less than two hours, manager instructed staff to reheat it to 165°f and raise temperature of holding box to maintain proper hot holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of tuna salad and chicken salad not date marked st reach in cooler unit by front counter, staff proceeded to labeled it. 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 mahi portions thawing in commercially ROP packaging, instructed staff to removed it and coached in proper thawing ROP package fish. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen line.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed several cooling units in the kitchen line.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm by front window area, staff provided new bucket solution retested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

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 front counter chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm, instructed staff to use other machines in the establishment until the unit is repaired. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (56F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler at cook line, as per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager requested staff to place bags of ice in top and bottom of the drawer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (121F - Hot Holding) at hot box front line, as per manager for less than two hours, staff voluntarily discarded the product. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles area soiled.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed two pack of smoked salmon out of original package not labeled, staff label it. 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 mahi-mahi portions at reach in cooler at cook line not removed from ROP package, as per chef for less than two hours, Jeff removed portion from ROP package, staff was coach on proper thawing process for ROP fish products. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at salad flip top cooler area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at small reach in freezer at cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at rear door exit at end of cooking line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several employees at cook line changing gloves not washing hands, coached manager in the needs of improving handwashing in the establishment.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dumped food towel dispenser not working at handwashing sink by end of cook line, manager fix dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout all throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the cook line area Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. O dime soiled gaskets at a few units at cooking line.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at rear door exit.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the end of cooking line across for standing reach in freezer.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice( as per chef cook day prior) (57F) at reach in cooler next to ice machine.

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 handling yellow rice with bare hands, employee was coached to not handle food with bare hands and was coached on bare hand contact policies, rice was discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes at kitchen line reach in cooler. Staff relocated the eggs to the bottom rack.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice( as per chef cook day prior) (57F) at reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area. Staff removed and discarded the rice.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza conveyor oven with accumulated food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen line, staff removed the can opener and washed it. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored inside handwashing sink at bar area. Staff relocated the tray to drying rack. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled all throughout the kitchen preparation area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ac vent return over ice machine area, also at warewashing station.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen working areas reach in cooler preparation tables.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use stored at side rack touching not sanitized surface at front counter window station. Staff removed tongs and placed it inside dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets all throughout reach in cooler units at kitchen cooking line and preparation area. Observed Walk-in cooler fan dusted

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler across from ice machine.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripen plantains bags thawing at room temperature , temperature 29°F. Coached staff on proper thawing methods, and plantains were move to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observe ice tray for serving ice water uncovered next sink at serving area. Manager covered ice bin. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling clean glassware after handling dirty dishes without washing hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/ in disrepair at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter and vacuum breaker in disrepair.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed rolling toaster at kitchen line with build up grease and food debris.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed RIF with soiled door handles in kitchen line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside RIF kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above ice machine kitchen 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 stored purse inside SS container storage bin. Staff removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( reach in cooler in front of the cook line) .

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed inside WIC.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice containers seating on floor by ice machine. Staff removed containers from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching black bean and corn at prep table kitchen area. Staff removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing HWS sign at women restroom used by employees.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside RIC by coffee station kitchen area. Staff dried and cleaned unit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing bucket seat in on floor by prep line inside kitchen. Manager moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine located near cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle located across cook line with soil residue. Operator wiped down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchens ceiling tiles soiled.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hat or hairnet engaged in food prep. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor located at the cook line soiled with food debris. Operator broomed and mopped floor immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed heat lamps near cook line soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers near dry rack station with old labels. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers located across cook line soiled with food residue.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic bin full of plantains not covered inside walk in cooler. Operative placed lid immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located near cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing oil and sauces at the cook line not labeled. Operator placed labels immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris at cookline. Observed ice dispenser at drive thru soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Observed employee was prepping food using the slicer some minutes ago as per manager in charge .

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at restrooms lack of hot water. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored above smoked salmon in reach in cooler. Employee placed salmon on top shelf Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwash sink across walk in cooler. Manager turned on hot water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cookline in disrepair

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled, multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall next to dishmachine

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 front counter Dishwasher not sanitizing at 0ppm. Manager primed machine and corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs on cookline at 47°F. Chef refilled ice bath to rapid cool eggs Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food bins, soiled toaster oven

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts at front counter missing date marking. Manager had employee date mark desserts Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in front counter soiled

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager was able to obtain and post license Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone in reach in cooler next to food containers. Manager removed and had employee put away cellphone Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing above slicer and toaster oven

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in sink with no running water. Manager turned on faucet Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler

High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 small Dishwasher in front counter not sanitizing.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed flan missing date mark at front counter. Manager had employee date flans Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dispenser across walk in coolers not working

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, observed soiled hood filters above grill station

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler and freezer interiors

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site