GUSTO'S LATIN FOOD

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in reach in freezer across from bathroom. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (111F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (113F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator increased temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen area across from prep table. Also observed on green cutting board at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table in kitchen area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair net. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at front counter.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with cooked white rice at steam table in kitchen area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed to go containers stored on rusty shelves in kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack in kitchen area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over RTE vegetables in reach in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored in the same container as raw beef in the reach in freezer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon stored in HWS next to fryer.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three cutting boards in kitchen area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food in the kitchen area.

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 in container of sugar on preparation table in kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at the front counter soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in three compartment sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not labeled on preparation table in the kitchen area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at front counter reach in freezer at display case, raw chicken stored over raw beef.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station, non food grade paint brush used.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for items in standing reach in cooler in kitchen next to three compartment sink. As per operator items were prepared and stored 2 days ago. Operator began to place date labels onto item. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at soap dispenser in kitchen.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to touching clean plates without washing hands. Operator removed plates to ware washing area.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated beef stored above cooked yuca located in the standing reach in cooler,kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef,marinated chicken stored above cooked pork,corn located in the reach in cooler,kitchen. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken,beef stored above yuca,empanadas located in the 3 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box:; empanadas (120F - Hot Holding)as per operator about 1 hr ago,operator removed to bottom shelf and adjusted thermostat for additional heating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the unisex bathroom.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,front counter.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling vents missing,located in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,front counter.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 3 door reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.observed by back door ware washing area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above tequenos,located in the 3 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box:; empanadas 125 ( - Hot Holding) operator adjusted thermostat and placed items on bottom shelf for increased heating. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen by the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cut plantains by the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front counter.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 3 door unit.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored above vegetables,located in reach in cooler,passage way. 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 fish stored above vegetables , located in the reach in cooler,kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above potato fries located in the 3 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk raw rice bin.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peppers stored in shopping bags located in 3 door reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above sliced ham,raw chicken above sauces, located in the 2 door reach in cooler, passage way. Corrected On-Site 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 above plant food, located in the reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above corn on the cob, raw beef above raw fish located in the 3 door reach in freezer.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the frontline, reach in freezer, reach in cooler frontline.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep counter,kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in shopping bags at the front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the 2 door reach in cooler, marinated oxtails above raw vegetables. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. kitchen ; chicken soup( as per operator from yesterday) (50°F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kitchen ; chicken soup( as per operator from yesterday) (50°F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: croquettes (118°F - Hot Holding); pan de bono (120°F - Hot Holding)as per operator about an hour ago. Operator adjusted thermostat and placed items on bottom shelf to increase temperature. 2nd temperatures at croquettes at 145°F, pan de bono at 147°F Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation