EPAREPA KENDALL

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager working front counter, then proceed to perform food preparation without washing hands and change gloves.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of household pesticide in storage area. Employee disposed of spray can. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over container of black beans in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 cooked arepas in a container at front counter at 92F Cold-Holding. As per employee, more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the 4 arepas. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 cooked arepas in a cooler at front counter at 92F Cold-Holding. As per employee, more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the 4 arepas.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underside of mixing machine soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Also observed employee drop a peeler on the floor, pick up peeler, and put peeler directly on counter top without sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Pitcher was removed.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. 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 containers of cut cabbage and cooked black beans in walk in cooler not labeled with production date. Employee correctly labeled products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager and employee engaging in food service with ineffective hair restraint.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw rice stored on floor at 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct storage method. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer in front of fryers.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in pull out refrigerated drawer under grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic container of frozen soup cracked and broken. Employee discarded container.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon over tostones, cooked pork, and cooked beef stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at preparation area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, cooked pork, and cooked beef stored inside walk in cooler prepared 2 days before the inspection. Employee date marked items with the correct dates. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler, and reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with cilantro sauce stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items, placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near three compartment sink. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls soiled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored next to ready to eat products at reach-in cooler drawer at cook line. Person in charge removed container of raw beef patties. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on shelf over preparation table at ware washing 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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line with box inside. Box was removed. 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, staff began signing agreement. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing the correct procedure to calibrate a thermometer suing the cold method. Coached person in charge in correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, angus meat, chicken, and pork not date marked at walk-in cooler. Person in charge began date marking products. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on water filter connected to ice machine near back exit.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine neat back exit soiled with black/green mold-like substance.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastics containers not stored inverted under preparation table at ware washing area.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler near front counter in disrepair.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing at ceiling edge that meets kitchen hood.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottle stored on floor near hand washing sink at front counter.

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being stored in non-food grade bags in upright freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over bread in upright freezer

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal jar stored inside of hand washing sink next to juicers. Manager removed the jar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in hand washing sink next to grill line. Manager replaced the soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Air vents soiled above microwave

Basic - Faucet/handle not working at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle on hand washing sink not functioning.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a can with cilantro sauce stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Manager placed it above 6" from floor on a rack. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles ready for use not labeled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee started to work using gloves without washing hands. Employees were informed that he need to wash his hand before using gloves. Employee washed his hands and put new gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracked raw shell eggs and then hand ham without washing hands. Employee was informed the right procedure and he discarded the gloves, washed his hands and put new gloves. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by a shelf with oil containers located at preparation area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad and rice not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per the manager was prepared on 01-02-2022. Manager date marked the products. 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 shut off at hand wash sink located at preparation area and front counter. The hot water was opened at the hand wash sink located at front counter. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauces and cheese containers stored at walk in cooler floor. Operator relocated the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use tongs for empanadas stored between the hot box and preparation table. Operator moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed chicken salad stored inside of container with garlic labels.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizing solution at 0ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front counter. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense pico de gallo.

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, located by exit door.

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 handle in contact with flour

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not identified.