SABORES ARGENTINOS

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in back of cook line soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles of oil with no label.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) too strong stored underneath three compartment sink. Operator added more water to balance chlorine solution. Final Reading: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of chlorine sanitizer inside hand wash sink in kitchen prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label near chemical storage area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door of establishment with gap underneath door.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket of chlorine solution on floor under three compartment sink. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit 04/05/22

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice stored in the kitchen floor.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed two doors glass cooler inside soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef no covered inside of the white reach in freezer. Employee covered beef Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White chest freezer door handle soiled.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone in the prep area.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the chest freezer located in the kitchen area, under charbroiled grill soiled.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed lentil soup (51F - Cooling) at sliding door reach in cooler at storage area. As per employee, product was prepared on the previous day. Discussed proper cooling method with operator and provided cooling hand out via email.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed lentil soup (51F - Cooling) at sliding door reach in cooler at storage area. As per employee, product was prepared on the previous day.

Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.

Basic - Observed splash guard missing between hand sink and 3 compartment sink at front counter area.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers of flan and bread pudding at reach in cooler at front counter with date marked 9/29/23.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers of flan and bread pudding at reach in cooler at front counter with date marked 9/29/23.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of black beans not date marked at reach in cooler at storage area. Observed empanadas not date marked at reach in freezer. As per employee, items were prepared on previous days.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair located in the front counter.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored in preparation area. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located by the entrance of the preparation area.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed accumulation of grease dripping from the hood located in the kitchen.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula in poor condition located by 3 compartment sink.

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed noodles stored inside non-food grade bags at 1 door reach in freezer at storage area.

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.

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

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils not inverted at kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Advised operator to submerge container in ice to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer does not measure to 41f.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at cook line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Employee placed item under cool running water. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot and bowls not inverted on shelf beneath prep table. Chef inverted all items Corrected On-Site

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. Chef discarded Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of caramel stored on floor. Chef raised off floor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in reach in freezer not covered

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Observed a container with raw chicken stored above a container with celery and peppers. Manager stored the container with celery and peppers in a different shelf away from raw chicken.. 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 containers with cooked rice and potato salad prepared the day before according to cook inside reach in cooler no date labeled. Employee labeled food containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container. Manager discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed a clean pot stored on the kitchen floor. Employe washed and sanitized pot and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

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 inside sugar and rice. Manager stored scoops with handles upwards. Corrected On-Site