ALEGRIA BY EL RANCHERITO

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee set up the three compartment sink Quaternary 300ppm

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage of water, located at cooking line.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Clean , cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor at preparation kitchen.

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

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

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly at dishwasher area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream container not covered in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe, located at hand sink.

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over sauces.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed slicer guard soiled.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes without a hairnet

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the outlet by the meat cooler

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two ovens soiled.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed kitchen hand washing sink located in the kitchen area in disrepair. Employee fixed hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef at room temperature.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed kitchen hand washing sink leaking faucet . Employee fixed hand sink. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above prep sink at cook line.

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed raw corvina packaged using ROP on site; not frozen during entire process and no approved variance/ HAACP plan; 5 lbs. operator tossed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork above ice cream in reach in freezer at kitchen entrance. Operator fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw corvina packaged using ROP on site; not frozen during entire process and no approved variance/ HAACP plan; 5 lbs. Observed under flat top raw salmon thawed in ROP packaging; 8 units. Operator threw away fish during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed vacuum machine oil stored above hand sink at kitchen entrance.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unable to calibrate thermometer with inspector; inspector went over process with food manager. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on cook line where plates are kept for service. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dishes and dry food are kept. Observed on dry food storage rack. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed corvina ROP onsite with no approved variance report.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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 under flat top raw salmon thawed in ROP packaging; 8 units.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in storage area next to back kitchen exit.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer across cook line with broken door. Observed cooler no longer working next to meat slicer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor in produce storage. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers in kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in ware wash area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in ware wash area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple reach in coolers.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed upon kitchen entry food thawing in standing water. Operator placed in reach in cooler.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at ware wash area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork in reach in freezer above French fries. Operator moved on site. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed tostones stored below raw pork. operator moved on site. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves where dishes are kept soiled with dust on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed shelves where dishes are kept soiled with dust on cook line; at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage and dish racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed on dry storage and dish racks.; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed exterior of dish machine soiled; at callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed several ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area; at callback. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage racks. Observed on knife magnet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed on dry storage racks. Observed on knife magnet. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed on dry storage racks. Observed on knife magnet Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed dishmachine exterior soiled at time of callback report. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed dishmachine exterior soiled at time of callback report Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler with ambient temp of 75F. The following tcs foods stored inside: pork (70F - Cold Holding). As per operator, cooler was unplugged by accident. Pork was in there less than 2 hours prior to inspection; pork placed in freezer for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed cooler not plugged in or working; no TCS foods stored inside at time of callback. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed cooler not plugged in or working; no TCS foods stored inside at time of callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed exterior of oven soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed exterior of oven soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork. Observed raw pork stored above raw fish. Operator changed order of storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed no breaker at mop sink. Owner showed inspector invoice for breaker Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed antiseptic instead of soap at hand sink in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed antiseptic instead of soap at hand sink in warewash area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in warewash area. Observed no soap at hand sink at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed no soap at handwash sink in warewash area. Observed no soap at hand sink at bar area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed bowls stored in rice and flour containers used as scoops. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: observed bowls stored in rice and flour containers used as scoops Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain cord draining into pitcher in beer cooler at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed drain cord draining into pitcher in beer cooler at bar area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at hand sink in warewash area. Observed no sign at hand sink at bar Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed no handwash sign at hand sink in warewash area. Observed no sign at hand sink at bar Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed old labels on containers throughout establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water I reach in cooler at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed standing water in reach in cooler at bar Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mops stored upside down. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: owner ordered rack to hang mops Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tiles in back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed broken floor tiles in back of kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the ware wash area.

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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flop top reach in cooler, salads.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area and bar. 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. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area and the bar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage area: cans of tomatoe paste stored on the floor underneath the shelves. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ware wash area and the bar. Inspector provided the hand washing sign to the operator during the inspection. 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. inside warmers soiled

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside of white reach in freezer with heavy soiled.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of ovens soiled.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under prep table soiled, under flat grill soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep coolers with heavy soiled.

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