PASIONES ARGENTINAS

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bottom of stove hood filter with accumulation of oil residue.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by box of can food and wood panels for hand-wash sink near reach in coolers and office space in the front area. Also observed large garbage can in front of handwash ink in the main kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed single service cups inside the basing of the handwashing sink across of RIC and office space in the front area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available in the establishment. Cooked was able to find and provided before inspection ended. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed the probe thermometer in disrepair.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf under the small oven housing food items.

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

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen and from counter area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license dated Oct. 1, 2025.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the glass on sliding door of reach in cooler in the front area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap to the bottom right for exit door near office space in the front area. Also observed for exit door in the main kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for RIF in front area next to handwash sink. Also observed for reach in freezer in the kitchen area.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed for reach in cooler at prep area near walk in cooler. Cooked was able to provide at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed handle of a spatula near 3CS in poor condition. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed on preparation table at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located by the walk in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed household dishwasher at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towels on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed glass container with sugar next to coffee station , employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed lemons and sweet potatoes at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed salmon and 4 packs of mahi thawed inside ROP packaging.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (44F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per cook removed from packaging and placed inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Observed chicken empanadas (122F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.

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. Observed sausage (44F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler. As per cook removed from packaging and placed inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (122F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to mop sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by trash can.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

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

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 2 packs of commercially processed salmon and 4 packs of mahi thawed inside ROP packaging.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler next to mop sink.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of water inside reach in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice inside machine at front counter.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water at front counter 77F.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filter with heavy grease.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at reach in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter.