SALVADORAN CUISINE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish container stored above homemade sauces on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) at coffee station, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to fryers at kitchen area, operator provided soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked beef and chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machine at establishment.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of vinegar stored on floor at dry storage,operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwasher area. Corrective Action Taken

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 on rice container at dry storage, operator removed during inspection.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing their hands not using soap. Coached employee on proper procedures.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a cloth on hand wash sink next to cook line.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at coffee station, operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken thawed not date marked, operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drinks on preparation table at tortillas station.

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Still observe. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork inside reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at tortillas station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by pick up window.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler by dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items next to microwave at tortillas station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on unit across cook line.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by dry storage area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name by pick up window. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per Manager less than 3 hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS next to pick up window. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed empty milk gallons being used to store natural fruits juices. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS at Togo window. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed accumulation of black mold like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallons using to stored natural fruit juices. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed WC not stored on sanitizer bucket. Time Extended

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 at reach in cooler and walk-in cooler. Operator moved products according to cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Operator placed eggs on ice bath for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solutions at 200+ ppm at the pupusas station. Operator discarded solution and made new one at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags marked with the date they started using the product instead of last date served. Coached operator on correct way to date market tags. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink. And plastic container inside of hand washing sink pupusas station. Coached operator on correct usage of hand washing sink. And moved the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing birth dates on food handlers certificates. Informed operator of missing date of births on certificates. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Both exterior doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee and milk cup on top of preparation table at pupusa station. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler at preparation area. Operator placed an ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at window area. Observed no hand washing signage at male and female bathrooms.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink at preparation area and leaking pipe on top of warewashing machine.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallons used to stored natural juices at walk-in cooler. Explained to operator that single service items can not be reused. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee in cook line.

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 steak in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in preparation table. Employee moved to reach in cooler at the time of the inspection. 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 plantains (128F - Hot Holding); plantains (141F - Reheating)

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At pupusas station. Manager restocked during inspection. 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 cut tomato's, cookies yuca, and cooked vegetables not date marked inside of reach in cooler at the back area. As per manager food was prepared and cooked the day before.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean forks,knives and spoons stored not inverted. In waitress station.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed throughout kitchen.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in preparation area. Manager provided hair restraint to employee at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with shrimp stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers stored not inverted in rack in cook line. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in hand wash sink in pupusas station.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no probe thermometer in reach in cooler at the pupusa station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at pupuasa station. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above raw pork and beef inside the refrigerator. Advised, the operator removed the chicken. Also in walk in cooler, raw chicken stored above beef. The operator also removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small container with no handle using with cheese. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation