EL MANI RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in the walk in cooler without a date label. During the inspection, the employee properly labeled the Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of waters, and chairs stored in front of the hand sink located at preparation kitchen.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage shelves at kitchen

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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 white fish in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler.Operator opened the packages, and removed items.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors interior reach in freezer soiled.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicines stored on shelf above plates and utensils. Operator changed order on site. 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector printed during report for operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage racks for food and under grill where utensils are held.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine on top soiled with debris.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice in chest freezer across dry storage rack, as well as at bar area where glasses are kept.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster in establishment; inspector printed during report for operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket in ice machine and reach in cooler across grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with dust accumulation in kitchen area behind hand sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar on prep table across hand sink with no label. Operator wrote name down and labeled during the inspection. 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. Observed no kit or plan, inspector emailed operator form. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in kitchen area not working.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at sink next to reach in freezer

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air fan soiled with dust near hand sink

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves near stove area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted, operator fixed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over avocados inside of the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside of the reach in freezer

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink used as a dump sink.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water on top of the prep table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill Repeat Violation

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed unused Equipments on the back storage area

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area floor

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a propane gas inside the kitchen. Manager took it out Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna inside cooler not properly date marked. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with floor cleaner not labeled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind white chest freezer and ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of green lime on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located inside white chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins and cups stored on floor.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area Time Extended