FRITANGA LOS NICA

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ropa vieja at 65 F, shredded beef at 58 F, stew at 70 F, and chicken at 55 F. As per operator the products were from last night. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-07: No cooling activity at the time of the inspection .

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per Owner, they started in November. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ropa vieja at 65 F, shredded beef at 58 F, stew at 70 F, and chicken at 55 F. As per operator the products were from last night.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ropa vieja at 65 F, shredded beef at 58 F, stew at 70 F, and chicken at 55 F. As per operator the products were from last night.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a freezer in front of the hand washing sink located in the kitchen area.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per Owner, they started in November.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. Operator brought towels to the sink area. 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 chimichurri in dining room display without any date. As per operator it was made three days ago.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar and flour. Operator removed the bowls from both containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the kitchen. Employee inverted the pots and pans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a knife above the triple sink. Operator removed the knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the front prep area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed above the triple sink. The operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front prep area water temperature was 83 F. Owner discarded the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed Cleaning chemicals stored over single use items. Operator moved the chemicals to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the meat slicer and above the triple sink.