PUERTO MADERO

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler unit raw shelled eggs stored over uncovered containers of swai filets. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front butcher area for individual containers of chimmychurri in reach in cooler. Operat began to place labels. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of salt and rice.

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 sealed frozen packages of swai filets placed in reach in cooler to thaw. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored on tray in reach in cooler where desserts are stored. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in coolers 4 boxes of steaks stored on floor. Operator removed and stored into crates, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout. Employee began to clean all. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease build up.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to kitchen exit door. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (67F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded butter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from cook line blocked by trash can and cleaning supplies. Operator removed trash can and cleaning supplies. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter meat station with food remnants and sponge inside sink. Operator removed sponge and cleaned sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing alcohol not labeled on front counter next to desert display case. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table across from standing reach in freezer in kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table across from standing reach in freezer next to back exit door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of sweet potatoes stored on floor under prep table across from standing reach in freezer in kitchen area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board on prep table across from cook line.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed alfajores for self service at front counter dessert station not properly labeled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter coffee station.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at dessert prep table in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at bottom shelf prep table across from cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed next to dessert cooler.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not properly labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 10/01/24 at front counter.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with sweet potatoes stored on floor under prep shelves at prep area. Operator placed products by at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives and spatula stored between prep table and wooden box at meat market area. Operator removed the knives. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen. Operator removed the tong. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed alfajores for self service at front counter not properly labeled with product identity, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under prep shelves. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed mashed potatoes (10:45 am) (99F - Cooling); mashed potatoes (11:50 am) (88F - Cooling) at preparation area. Cooling rate 11 grades/hr. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked chicken and cooked beef. Operator relocated the products. 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 stored over raw beef at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk with expiration date 09-29-24 and 10-06-24. Operator segregation the gallon of milk to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed milk with expiration date 09-29-24 and 10-06-24. Operator segregation the gallon of milk to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching soiled surfaces at preparation table and then touching diced tomatoes with the same gloves. Operator was instructed that the gloves need to be changed with change task. Operator changed the gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (124 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the kitchen to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed residue of food inside of hand wash sink front counter.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed operator cleaned the raw beef with wet towel at front counter.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting at shelf in front of dishwasher machine.

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed potatoes salad stored under dripping water from the refrigeration system at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four knives stored between reach in coolers preparation area.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At walk in cooler. Operator provided the thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area and front counter.

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

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges not washed prior to use them at juicer machine.

Basic - Two Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: potato salad (47F - Cooling ); spinach filling cooked (48F - Cooling )as per operator from yesterday.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled garbage bin then proceeded to cut raw onions before changing gloves and washing hands.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw shrimps located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: potato salad (47F - Cooling ); spinach filling cooked (48F - Cooling ) as per operator from yesterday.; raw breaded chicken (47F - Cooling )as per operator from yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk-in cooler: raw breaded chicken (47F - Cooling ) as per operator from yesterday.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed spinach filling , potato salad covered while cooling.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro,tomatoes stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler. 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 shell eggs stored above calamari located in the standing reach in cooler opposite ovens. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above potato fries. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. prep unit:; cooked sausage (68F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prep unit:; cooked sausage (68F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware storage shelf.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer,low boy gasket torn and in disrepair.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on bread warmer door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the 3 door reach in freezer, single door reach in cooler opposite ovens.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,4 door unit.corrected on site Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed exterior of fryers soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Observed reach in freezer,low boy gasket soiled. Corrected on siteRepeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed green onions stored above lentils soup located in the walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw sausages,raw beef above pasta located in the 3 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler opposite cookline: baked potatoes ,as per operator from yesterday (69F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler opposite cookline: baked potatoes ,as per operator from yesterday (69F - Cold Holding)

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed baked potatoes wrapped in foil from yesterday,as per operator.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both unisex bathrooms.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense raw lentils from bulk bin. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit at the butchery. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by the wine section.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing oranges stored on the floor by the front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris, pastry unit, 3 door unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler opposite cookline: sweet bread, as per operator from yesterday (49°F - Cooling)

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 strength at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw vegetables,located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean drinking cup ,dispensing ice without washing hands, after acknowledging employee proceeded to wash hands , washed and sanitized ice scoop and glass. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler opposite cookline: sweet bread, as per operator from yesterday (49°F - Cooling) Standing unit by the convection ovens, calamari , as per operator from yesterday (48°F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing unit by the convection ovens, calamari , as per operator from yesterday (48°F - Cold Holding)

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

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed buckets of toppings stored under bug zapper.

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris, 4 door unit. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 3 door unit.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above cooked beans in the walk-in cooler. 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 beef steak above potato fries in reach in cooler opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above potato fries,tostones in 3 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, 4 door unit at the front counter, and pastry unit, kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing pastry toppings stored on the kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, 3 door unit,kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar,flour bins. Corrected On-Site