Tarascos Tacos and Wings

Observed several stacks of dishes wet stacked above prep sink. CA: Air drying is required for all dishes and utensils. COS: Stacks of dishes were moved to air dry. Discussed not drying over prep sink (dishes should not drip over prep sink to prevent any potential contamination of food being prepped).

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and fully cooked/ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler; observed raw shell eggs stored above containers of margarine and sour cream. CA: PIC moved eggs to walk in cooler

Observed bulk containers of beans in dry storage room with scoop handles stored directly in the food in-between uses. CA: PIC fixed scoops.

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and fully cooked/ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler; observed raw shell eggs stored above milk and heavy whipping cream on one shelf and raw bacon stored above milk on another shelf. CA: PIC had employee relocate eggs and bacon; eggs and bacon were moved to the top shelf and still above the ready-to-eat food items. PIC educated employee and the eggs and bacon were then moved to the lower shelf.

Observed no paper towels at the only hand wash sink in the kitchen. CA: PIC restocked paper towels. Discussed requirement to keep all hand wash sinks fully stocked at all times.

Observed hand wash sink at the bar blocked with trash can and broom and inaccessible for use. CA: PIC relocated items.

Observed multiple containers of dry storage and spices with scoop handles stored directly in the food in-between uses. CA: PIC fixed scoops.

Observed employee holding a personal cell phone with gloved hands, then handle food with the same gloves. CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC instructed employee to remove soiled gloves, wash hands, then put on new gloves.

Observed improper vertical separation of raw meats and fully cooked foods in the reach-in cooler; raw eggs and raw beef were stored directly above sauces/condiments. CA: PIC relocated items in the proper stacking order.

Observed improper horizontal separation of raw meat in the cooler drawers; pan of raw chicken was stored behind a pan of raw beef and there was visible contamination (raw chicken had fallen in the pan of raw beef). CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC chose to discard.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods in the reach-in cooler near the drink station improperly cold holding above 41F (See temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. All food that was out of temperature for less than 4 hours was moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Foods out of temp for more than 4 hours were discarded. Discussed not overfilling the cooler and not stocking large quantities of room temp items in the cooler.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (shrimp soup, enchilada salsa, burrito salsa) in the walk-in cooler not cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours; food was in large, tightly sealed containers and had labels that stated they were prepped the night prior (8/11). All other foods prepped prior to 8/11 were at temperature. Temperatures were not documented in a cooling log. CA: PIC discarded food.

Observed PIC not performing duties; employees are not properly trained in food safety and PIC is not ensuring safe food handling procedures are being followed. CA: All employees will be properly trained or re-trained.

Observed CFSM not demonstrating active managerial control. CA: CFSM to be re-trained.

Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles. CA: PIC labelled working spray bottles of degreaser and sanitizer.

Observed employee personal drink in the kitchen not stored in a single use cup with a lid and straw; an unlidded re-usable cup was stored on a food prep table where prep was taking place. CA: PIC removed cups. Also discussed storing employee personal drink and food in designated, labelled areas separate from facility food and clean dishes.

Observed employee pour chlorine bleach directly from the bottle onto a cloth towel to sanitize a contaminated food prep table. CA: Discussed with PIC. PIC educated employee and the prep table was re-sanitized using sanitizer from then bucket (50ppm on inspector test strip).

Observed all potentially hazardous TCS foods in the facility improperly date marked for expiration 8 days after prep/opening. House made salsa verde was date marked for 8 days and was held past the correct expiration date of 8/11. CA: PIC discarded salsa verde and all other labels will be corrected. PIC to educate all employees on proper date marking procedures.

Observed improper vertical separation of raw meats and ready-to-eat/fully cooked foods; raw beef was stored above raw shrimp and raw beef and raw pork were stored above mayo in the reach-in cooler. CA: PIC had employees re-arrange storage order based on minimum internal cook temps.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (salsas, chipotle sauce, dressings) improperly cold holding above 41F in the reach-in cooler in the dry storage room. CA: Salsa that was made less than 4 hours prior was moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Chipotle sauce and dressing were out of temp for more than 4 hours and were discarded. Cooler will not be used for TCS foods until serviced/repaired and re-checked by health depth.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (chicken soup) not properly cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. Chicken soup was at 54F in the walk-in cooler in a large tightly sealed container. All other food temped in the walk-in cooler was 41F or lower. PIC stated that the soup was cooled down to 70F on an ice bath the night prior, was moved to the walk-in cooler at 11pm was not checked again. CA: PIC discarded soup. Discussed cooling parameters and approved methods of cooling.

Observed mechanical dish machine at the bar not sanitizing (0ppm on inspector test strip). CA: Discussed with PIC. Three compartment sink will be used until the dish machine is serviced/repaired. Health department must re-check before it is put back in to use (770-387-2614).

Observed raw el pastor (pork) stored on top of RTE shredded chicken. CA: Discussed proper vertical and horizontal food separation with PIC. PIC removed the pork from on top of the chicken.

Observed employee fill up food container with water using handwashing sink. CA: Informed PIC that hand sink can only be used for handwashing.

Observed interior of ice machine in the main kitchen and bar not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine. PIC began to clean ice machine.

Observed bottle of sanitizer solution not labeled. CA: PIC placed label on spray bottle.

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths sitting on on prep counters. CA: PIC placed wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket. Informed PIC that cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution in between uses.