JALAPENO MEXICAN KITCHEN

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10+ live fruit flies, located at corner of bar area, near ice bin drain lines. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle and holster behind bar counter. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen equipment/utensils/containers stored in handwash sink next to kitchen dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located across from kitchen cookline and unable to dispense paper towel at handwash sink located next to kitchen dish machine. Employee provided a roll of paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upon arrival observed hot water at 81F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, at handwash sink located next to kitchen dish machine. Manager went to adjust water heater, checked hot water again at 123F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at downstairs dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to dispense food, located in storage containers of black beans and flour, at downstairs dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold-like substance on air vents above bar area. Observed missing ceiling tiles at downstairs storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor across from bar area. Manager removed ice buckets from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed divider missing from three compartment sink at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at stairwell leading to downstairs storage area. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located at kitchen warewashing area. Upon arrival observed employee moping up water from kitchen floor. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/floor drains has accumulation of debris located behind bar counter. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed ice bin at outside service station not kept covered, no beverages or food items area prepared in this area. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at restroom used by food employees. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters located above kitchen cookline. Observed dust accumulation on fans stored on chair in front of kitchen dish machine and on kitchen floor. Observed grease buildup on oven door handles. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed small floor drain with standing water, located across from three compartment sink and next to floor fan, at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet in-use wiping clothes stored on cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour located under handwash sink across from cookline and at downstairs dry storage, not labeled. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (72F - Cold Holding); milk (72F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (75F - Cold Holding); black beans at walk in cooler. As per operator, since the previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (72F - Cold Holding); milk (72F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (75F - Cold Holding); black beans at walk in cooler. As per operator, since the previous day. Observed cheese (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator, less than 4 hours. Advised operator to place items inside reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee took item to wash rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning tomatoes at hand sink at ware washing area. Operator informed employee hand sink is for hand washing only. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at cook line, bar and ware washing area. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar and downstairs preparation area. Operator replenished soap. Warning

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed divider missing at 3 compartment sink at ware washing area. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand sink at cook line and ware washing areas at 81F-85F. Ran water for approximately 5 minutes. Operator repaired water heater during inspection. Second temperatures, 105F-108F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Also Observed top of dish machine soiled. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal plate stored inside container of flour at downstairs preparation area. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located at kitchen preparation area and downstairs preparation area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located throughout kitchen and preparation areas. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted at ware washing area. Observed clean glasses not inverted at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee slicing tomatoes with no hair restraint. Operator provided employee with hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor and wall heavily soiled at bar area. Observed floor drains heavily soiled at downstairs food preparation area. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at cook line and walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Locate at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in coolers at cook line. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed build up of grease at top of fryer. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers of straws stored on the floor near office area. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located throughout kitchen and preparation areas. Warning

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Located at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed water draining from ceiling onto floor at downstairs preparation area near preparation sink. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked ribs inside reach in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over cooked sauce inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler-cheese (54°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54°F - Cold Holding)

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dish racks soiled, with build up of black debri. Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed can opener soiled with build of old food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Maintenance repaired at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, on cook line.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Maintenance repaired at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside bin/container of uncooked rice in downstairs prep kitchen. Bowl was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease,or mold-like substance.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, down stairs kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at end of cook line.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment of reach in cooler across from cook line.

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

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, on cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, and dust. Observed top of dish machine soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish and shrimp defrosting at room temperature. Operator placed fish and shrimp in running water. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster, at bar.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface into a catch bucket from water connection/hose on cook line.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, at spray hose near dish machine, also underneath hand sink in downstairs kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled, also containers of different spices and seasonings not labeled.