OH MEXICO AT MERCATO DELLA PESCHERIA

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some were marked.

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled at the bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in both kitchens. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in both kitchens. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed them.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

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

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the hand washing sink

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form sent via email. The manager printed it and posted it in the window. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles with different liquids not labeled. Observed at the bar.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in both kitchens.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in both kitchens.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar . The manager removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bar tender inverted it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Outwork knives in between a hand sink and counter. Then manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the fish restaurant. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

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

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

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at both bars. The manager moved them behind the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a dicing tool soiled in the kitchen.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the cook line.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the beginning of the cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of ice on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the small preparation reach in cooler.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put them behind the bar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the small preparation reach in cooler.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dish washer.

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish washing machines use chlorine as sanitizer and the establishment has quaternary test kits.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 at the bar and 2 at the coffee station. The manager discarded the bottles and brought new bottle with labels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the cook line.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over the walk-in cooler doors souled inside.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the kitchen.

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 a scoops handle in the rice at the steam table. The manager inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to the triple sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler doors souled inside and out at the coffee station.

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 the bar dish machine chlorine sanitizer is at 0.00 ppms. The manager instructed the bartender to take the glassware to the kitchen and called the maintenance company for repair. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook handle food removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed steak over cheese in the drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook put the cheese in the top drawer and steaks in the bottom drawer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the coffee station. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed four package of beef in a plastic container thawing at room temperature. As per the cook the beef was put there approximately one hour ago. The cook put it in the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at the bar. The bar tender is taking the cups to the warehouse washing room.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw salmon at the cook line. The chef moved the items to the correct shelf.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche tostado and Mexican ceviche on the menu not identified as raw. As per the manager those items are raw.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink, qqqq

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the second hand sink at the bar.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 4 back packs on top of a reach in cooler.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

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

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed at the drink station.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. The bartender cleaned it.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket inside it at the bar and a pan with napkins at the coffee station. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the cook line.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The manager inverted it and moved it from the floor. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar at the bar. The bartender labeled it.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and stained located at kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed several bottles in the ice bin at the bar. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking glass in the sink at the bar and a pan in the kitchen. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Observed at 0 ppm. The manager set up the triple sink and told the dishwasher to rewash the dishes. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in the kitchen. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the mop sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from espresso/coffee machine draining into handwash sink at beverage station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Observed drain line from espresso/coffee machine draining into handwash sink at beverage station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment located between wall and prep counter at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment located between wall and prep counter at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed ice bin next to handwash sink behind bar with no cover or splash guard provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Observed ice bin next to handwash sink behind bar with no cover or splash guard provided. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking/dripping from faucet handle located at handwash sink located next to fire extinguisher at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-09: Observed water leaking/dripping from faucet handle located at handwash sink located next to fire extinguisher at kitchen area. Time Extended