PLAZA MEXICO RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats over vegetables on the cook line and walk in cooler and observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in the alcohol walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw meats. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Rice (120F - Hot Holding); Queso (112F - Hot Holding). Operator stated the product had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator stirred and turned up the heating elements to their containers. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of glass cleaner stored over a container of food. Operator moved the food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the server hand sink. Operator put up new signs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw meats being thawed in standing water. Operator emptied the water and started running cold water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese dice tomatoes and onions on fresh made guacamole push cart in dining room at 57F each. Operator removed items from use and voluntarily disposed of them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded meats, dice vegetables and cooked seafood in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile in kitchen shows damage from water.

Basic - Ceiling vents in kitchen dishwasher area soiled with accumulated dust.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed refried beans and cheese sauce in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. protected. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at shelf in dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles and spice shakes at cooks line not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above can soda and bottled juice in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator rearrange items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by pep sink. Observed operator secure tanks with chain. Repeat 12-15-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line. Plastic container of tortilla chip stored on floor by ice machine case of avocado stored on floor in store room. Observed operator had staff move all items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar. Repeat 12-15-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in tub of standing water in prep sink. Observed operator turn on cold running for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 8-9-22

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans in hand sink at cooks line. Observed employee remove pans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide by prep area not adequately secured.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee soda bottles on cooks line. Observed employees remove soda bottles from work area. Repeat 8-9-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at clean pan rack by dishwasher area. Repeat 8-9-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in Walk-in cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar. Observed operator clean drain on cooler and drain out standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back of kitchen near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Observed ceiling tile still missing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed Walk-in cooler floor not smooth and clean. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed Walk-in cooler floor not smooth and clean. Time Extended

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned the probe thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked in the walk in cooler. Operator placed date mark on the cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelves near the ware washing station.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the walk-in cooler and walk in freezer.

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris next to the cook line. Operator cleaned the interior of the microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the bar. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory for the fish ceviche. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair in the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Time Extended