SALENTO STEAKHOUSE

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (47F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler from previous day in coffee prep area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (47F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler from previous day in coffee prep area. Manager adjusted cooler to a colder temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Provided one photo copy of employee training for A. Morales.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoe stored on shelf near drinks and syrups. Manager moved shoes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled on top interior of unit. Across from stove.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date marking labels stuck on clean dishes.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by containers of cut tomato and cut cucumber. Employee moved containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibilities for Alberto and Sonja, both hired approximately two weeks ago. Employees signed forms during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops in dried rice and beans in prep area. Employee removed bowls. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of beef stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs stored on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen meats stored in direct contact of non-food grade in walk in freezer

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of raw shell eggs stored over garlic containers on shelf in walk in cooler . Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Three prep containers of shrimp salsa with prep date 6-3-25 stored in upright double door reach in cooler in kitchen. Verified correct date with employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three prep containers of shrimp salsa with prep date 6-3-25 stored in upright double door reach in cooler in kitchen. Verified correct date with employee. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of butane spray stored next to clean equipments under prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee unisex restroom inn kitchen area

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of frozen dessert stored on walk in freezer floor Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled and stored on prep table. Employee labeled it oil Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed in gloved hands then continued to handle jugs of sauces without washing hands and changing gloves first.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs at bar in reach in cooler stored over bottles of wine, eggs moved. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment using raw shell eggs for their Piso Sours, but it is not identified as raw eggs on the menu, operator wrote in "raw" on all menus during inspection. 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. Fresh garlic in oil mix at server station in dining room, per manager it was made Sunday. Also flan open on Sunday per manager in prep area. Employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk containers of rice and beans in back storage area, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over prep tables in prep area and cook line, drinks moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in back storage area. Cooking oil on cook line. Employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employees cutting unwashed peppers and zucchini on cook line without washing them first.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of sugar at dessert station in kitchen, not in use, not covered, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and salt in kitchen, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site