PEPES CANTINA ST PETE

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine testing at 0 PPM. Data plate indicates minimum sanitization at 50 PPM. Operator changed low temp solution and ran the machine several times however machine tested again at 0 PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink and was advised to cease using machine until repaired. Ecolab arrived on scene and repaired unit. Tested at 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish filets stored above prepared empanadas in reach-in freezer. Manager relocated fish to a lower shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chemical test kit not used to check sanitizer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in hand wash sink next to reach-in cooler across from cook line. Items removed during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator using utensils with handles to dispense food.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at front bar where horchata is stored.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. Tongs were relocated. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located in rear breezeway on Southside of establishment

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Class rinser draining into hand wash sink at front bar.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into hand wash sink at front bar. Discussed with manager to only use sinks for the purpose of handwashing

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured Co2 tanks stored I rear breezeway.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans at dish pit washed and stored wet

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Large stock pot of cut beef and spices on the floor during prep. Manager elevated. Tortilla chips stored on floor. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in black reach-in freezer stored outside front bar.

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