EL CANAL CAFE

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in thank you bag in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over onions inside Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Women's restroom.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting board from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong from handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing in standing water inside kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over green peppers box inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products as per safety procedures. 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 chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Operator stored meats as per safety procedures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Operator unable to answer how to calibrate probe thermometer. Operator was trained on how to calibrate probe thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance. Operator removed food from bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over plantain inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored food correctly. 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 over empanadas, and raw chicken over fries inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance. Operator stored food correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on office floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator placed towels in bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside women's restroom. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at employee handwash sink inside Men's restroom. Operator turned on hot water. Corrected On-Site

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 salmon bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave opening button broken.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed by dry storage. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

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 scoop handle touching salt inside container. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield over steam table inside kitchen.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels inside kitchen and front counter. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and vinegar squeeze bottles unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Chicken and beef stored in thank you bag at reach in freezer located at storage area at the back of the kitchen. Manager removed them from bag. 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 ham croquetas (98F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per manager for more than 1 hour. Advice manager to reheat croquetas to 135F.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to cook line. Manager replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soup at handsink located next to cook line. Manager replenished hand soup. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup at Reach in freezers located at storage in the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled. Observed Fan guard at walk in cooler soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind reach in freezer located at entrance of kitchen. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Observed wall soiled behind hand sink next to cook line. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored at preparation table across from cook line.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Container with salt with no label at preparation table. Manager placed label. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pumpkin stored inside thank you bag in reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator removed pumpkin from bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside Women's restroom. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 80°F by coffee machine at front counter. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with water and cinnamon not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer inside dry storage. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons faces up at front counter. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on front counter floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed Flans inside reach in cooler at front counter without a proper invoice.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white rice stored inside thank you bags inside steam table. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed them to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed Flans inside reach in cooler at front counter without a proper invoice.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Windex not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed small white reach in freezer in back kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container not covered inside Walk in cooler. Employee covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Employee put ribs under running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside thank you bags inside white reach in freezer in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs stored on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee put them inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade in back kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with fish stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside lentils container in back kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

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 scoop handle touching wheat on shelf at front counter. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Employee put fish inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork and raw chicken stored directly inside thank you bags inside white reach in freezers in back kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside women's restroom. Employee provided it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by bean containers in back kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cuban tamales not covered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation