AREA 57 COLOMBIAN RESTAURANT & BAKERY

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/freezer gaskets torn.

Basic - Hole in kitchen door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in men's restroom.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/24. Establishment was open at time of inspection serving 4 customers. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed Hole in kitchen entrance door.

Basic - Observed oranges not washed prior to preparation. Oranges are taken directly from the cardboard box they were delivered in and placed in juicer for customer consumption.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs and raw chicken being stored over various ready to eat foods. Located in walk in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using bowl with no handle to dispense rice.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in freezer.

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

Basic - Observed kitchen door in disrepair. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various raw meats being stored in thank you bags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored above raw pork. Located in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense white rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/freezer gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed door leading to kitchen in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of a case of plantains in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed establishment replacing walk in cooler and removed mop sink. Advised manager that mop sink must be adde back.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table next to hand washing sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of plantains in walk in cooler.

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce being stored at ambient temperature of 59°F - Cold Holding. As per chef chimichurri sauce had only been out for about an hour and located on top of prep table.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense rice.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of oranges not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on wire under grill.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 93°F and located on side of stove.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored in thank you bags. Located in walk in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Temperature was 67°F and located on top of reach in cooler next to fryer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce being stored at ambient temperature of 62°F - Cold Holding. As per chef chimichurri sauce had only been out for about an hour.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in pan of cooked rice. Chef removed.

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

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up pitcher of water from hand washing sink.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispensed cooked rice.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking while prepping food.

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on garbage can between uses. Advised chef and he coached employee, washed and sanitized utensils.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of super B-complex and collagen+ biotin stored on prep shelf.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef being stored in thank you bags. Located in reach in cooler and walk in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of unwashed vegetables. Located in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce being stored at ambient temperature of 67°F - Cold Holding. As per chef sauce had only been out for about an hour. Chef put in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef fill pan with water from hand washing sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on prep tables.

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce being held at 51°F - Cold Holding. Located on prep table. Advised manager and placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing fruit in hand washing sink behind front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone being stored on prep table behind front counter. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 122°F. Chef reheated water.