SABORES LATINOS

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of white rice (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in dry storage area. As per cook white rice has been in reach in cooler since the day prior.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of white rice (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in dry storage area. As per cook white rice has been in reach in cooler since the day prior.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to the triple sink blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container at shelves on top of the triple sink not stored inverted.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open employee cup stored at prep table across handwash sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt at prep table across handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all of the white reach in freezer located at storage area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris located in front of the reach in freezer.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coleslaw not covered at reach in cooler next to grill.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed condiments not identified by common name under preparation table at cook line.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken tacos stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); tripe soup (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler by the dry storage. Foods are date marked on 8/22. Stop sale was issues.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); tripe soup (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler by the dry storage. Foods are date marked on 8/22. Stop sale was issues.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler by the dry storage.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the sandwich station. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the women's bathroom.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef not covered stored inside the reach in freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not identified at the front counter. Employee labeled the sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was coached to use soap.

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee did not sanitize dishes . Employee was coach how to sanitize dishes.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags in the reach in freezer.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop missing handle inside the rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile with water damage at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the reach in cooler by the grill. 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 the sugar.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 101° F at the steam table.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled cutting board to cut ham. Employee was coach to wash her hands after cracking raw shell eggs.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed it to wash it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and tamales inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday. Operator date marked the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop was missing handle. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling with water damage at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Next to stove.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with fruit pulp.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bacon inside reach in cooler was not covered. Operator placed. Bacon inside plastic bags. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside water at 110F at steam table. Operator was informed that the utilities need to be at 135F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed utensils inside water at 79° F at preparation table. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed can opener soiled. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored inside of hand wash sink. Operator removed the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed containers inside of the hand wash sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts three milk and flans not properly date marked at reach in cooler front counter. And black beans, rice with beans, cooked beef not properly date marked. As per manager all the products from two days ago. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed deserts three milk and flans not properly date marked at reach in cooler front counter. And black beans, rice with beans, cooked beef not properly date marked. As per manager all the products from two days ago. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handle stored inside flour container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed scoop without handle stored inside flour container. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile shows water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed one ceiling tile shows water damage. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen area. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels in contact with tortillas on preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels in contact with tortillas on preparation table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink located from counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink located from counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled card boards on shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed soiled card boards on shelves. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended