EL DESEMBARCO

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon in cooler an entrance of kitchen. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat items in side of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in front counter soiled with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in center of kitchen.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on top of exterior door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs, case of lettuce and bag of onions stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in cooler missing shield. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed good filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer in kitchen soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw sliced chicken, cooked ground beef, raw ground beef and cooked chicken wings stored in side of walk in cooler not covered.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce on shelf inside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs, raw ground beef and raw chicken stored over milk, margarine and heavy cream on shelves inside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with detergent on prep counter missing label. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled with black mold-like substance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent in front of restrooms soiled with dust debris.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw ground beef, onions and oranges stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen and light inside of walk in cooler missing light shields.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed speed rack inside of walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce inside of walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sliced ham and ready to eat sauces inside of walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef on speed rack inside of walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed papaya bottle with sanitizer not labeled near 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cuts near microwave beside 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomatoes stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored over a box of lettuce inside of wall in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over bread and Parmesan cheese on shelf inside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at entrance of kitchen.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions, a case of raw shell eggs and a case of raw beef stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed cases of bread stored on floor at cook line. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Observed a case of plastic soda bottles stored on floor at front counter. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed fan guards inside of walk in cooler soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee grab raw burger patty with gloved hands and proceed to cook and plate the ready to eat cheeseburger and proceed to cut lettuce head without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator and employee were coached on proper hand washing and glove change procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked soufflés and bread on speed rack inside of the walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored cheese and Milanese sauce inside of walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw pork and raw beef inside of walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw burger patty with gloved hands and proceed to cook and plate the ready to eat cheeseburger and proceed to cut lettuce head without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator and employee were coached on proper hand washing and glove change procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (57 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (63 F - Cold Holding) placed above prep table counter during operations. As per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee placed items in reach in cooler for cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container chemicals stored inside of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Observed dirty utensils stored inside of hand wash at front counter. Manager removed items from both hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment does not have a consumer advisory in establishment or in the menu while offering burgers medium well/medium rare and eggs. Operator was provided consumer advisory, printed and posted inside of establishment.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure on floor of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Manager displayed license at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of lettuce heads stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed 3 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at cook line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Chef removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust and rust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooked house sauces not labeled. As per chef, sauces were prepared previous day. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gasket in poor repair. Observed beverage cooler with gaskets in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Equipment gasket in poor repair. Observed beverage cooler with gaskets in disrepair. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Breakfast potatoes at 66 F left at room temperature for less than 4 hrs as per cook. Employee placed the potatoes inside the freezer . 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. Info was provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by a high seat in the kitchen. Employee moved it. 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 cooked ground beef from Tuesday 6/27 ( as per cook ) without date marking inside reach in cooler.

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 commercially packaged fish already thawed inside the sealed bag in the walk in cooler. Explained the employee and he opened the bags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restrain.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water , water temperature at 80 F.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw fish inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at the front used as a dump sink. Employee was coached about it. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed a dirty cardboard lining a shelf underneath a prep table.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside hot holding display.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets with mold like substance on it.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered container with tostones inside reach in freezer. Employee covered the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cup in hand washing sink in front counter area. Operator removed and instructed employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap/No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in front counter area. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calibration (ice/water): 38°F

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes in walk in cooler, as per Operator, prepared the day before. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in front women's bathroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board in preparation table in front bathroom and green cutting board in kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed eggs box in walk in cooler floor. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in fruit pulps reach in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, front counter area. Operator removed and instructed employees. Ice was discarded and cleaned and sanitized ice compartment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen area, by hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced ham and cheese in reach in cooler in front cooking line. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in kitchen area. Instructed employees who washed hands after put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef and vegetables, no commercially packed, in reach in freezer. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by chair and kitchen utensils, kitchen area. Operator removed.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in front counter area. Operator provided.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice in walk in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in freezer, kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler in front units cooking line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on kitchen floor by cooking line. Operator moved to shelf. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer for fruit pulps. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed in kitchen area. Operator cleaned and sanitized.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance in gaskets of reach in freezer for vegetables.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front counter area by hand washing sink. Operator removed and moved to sanitizing bucket.