2 Amigos

Observed various medicines and other medical supplies stored over bulk chip container. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Chip container was relocated.

Observed raw fish being held in metal pan full of water in walk in cooler. CA: Food may not be stored in direct contact with water or ice.

Observed scoop stored in bulk bean container with handle laying directly in the food. CA: Scoops should be stored with handle above the food or out of the container to prevent potential contamination. COS: PIC fixed scoops to be handle up

Observed scoops stored in multiple bulk containers in between uses with handle laying directly in the food. CA: Scoops should be stored with handle above the food or out of the container to prevent potential contamination. COS: PIC fixed scoops to be handle up

Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf with and touching RTE items such as salsas and whole produce. CA: Discussed correct storage order by food cook temp with PIC and PIC moved eggs to meat side of walk-in cooler

Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit present in the facility at time of inspection. CA: Discussed with PIC the proper clean up kit contents and requirements

Observed interior of ice machine with excessive build up; not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch CA: PIC said they will call tech to learn how to clean ice machine and do it asap

Observed large bulk container of salsa and small container of salsa verde both tightly sealed in walk-in cooler temping @ 60F date marked for today. PIC stated salsas were made at 1pm. CA: Discussed proper cooling methods and cooling parameters with PIC. PIC removed lids from salsas and placed in ice baths

Observed scoops stored in multiple bulk containers in between uses with handle laying directly in the food; observed single-use containers with no handle used as a scoop within food container. CA: Discussed with PIC. Single use container will be removed and scoops fixed so handle is out of the food.

Observed PIC unable to provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Discussed with PIC; agreements were moved out of the restaurant. Discussed requirement for agreements to be available onsite and available for health department review. PIC will move them back to the restaurant and agreements will be re-checked.

Observed handwashing sink in the dish area not equipped with running water; per PIC water to this sink has been turned off due to the faucet head being in disrepair and a disconnect pipe that spills water on the floor when the sink is in use. CA: Discussed with PIC. Plumbing will be repaired and health department will re-check.

Observed no soap or paper towels at the handwashing sink at the bar. CA: Discussed with PIC. All handwashing sinks must be fully stocked, accessible and operational at all times. Bathroom handwashing sink cannot be used in lieu of the handwashing sink at the bar. Paper towels and hand soap will be stocked at this sink.

Observed no established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. CA: Discussed with PIC. Kit will be purchased or put together.

Observed several containers of food throughout the facility stored uncovered in the kitchen and within coolers. CA: Discussed with PIC. Food must be stored covered when containers are not actively being worked out of.

Observed no sanitizer present in the chemical sanitation mechanical warewashing machine after running several cycles and priming the sanitizer line (0ppm on inspector test strip). CA: Discussed with PIC. Dish machine must be serviced by a licensed technician and health department must re-check once it is repaired/replaced and before it is put back into use. In the meantime, the three compartment sink must be used to clean/sanitize all dishes and utensils. Facility must also order sanitizer test strips. Several inspector test strips were left with the PIC.

Observed food (fry oil, margarita mixes) stored directly on the floor instead of a shelf or pallet at least 6 inches off the ground. CA: PIC relocated items.

Observed scoops stored in bulk containers in between uses with handle laying directly in the food; observed single-use containers with no handle used as a scoop within food container. CA: Discussed with PIC. Single use container will be removed and scoops fixed so handle is out of the food.

Observed employee personal item (car keys) stored on shelf with clean dishes. CA: key were relocated.

Observed potentially hazardous foods (raw steak, chicken, and shrimp) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: PIC stated that food had been out of temp for less than 4 hours. Instructed PIC to place TCS food back into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool back down to 41 degrees.

Observed potentially hazardous foods ( Mexican Rice & Stewed Chicken) hot held less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: PIC stated that food had been out of temp for less than 4 hours. Instructed PIC to rapidly reheat the food item to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and to hot hold at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

Observed no hand soap at the handwashing sink. CA: Notified PIC. PIC restocked hand soap at the sink.

Observed multiple boxes of chicken stored on the floor inside of the walk-in freezer. CA: Informed PIC the items must be stored at least 6" off of the floor.

Observed walk-in freezer with severe ice build-up. CA: PIC will need to have freezer service to prevent the build-up of ice inside of the freezer. Will recheck 11/29/23

Observed tea kettle stored inside of of handwashing sink. CA: Notified PIC. PIC removed kettle. The sink is only to be used for handwashing.

Observed no body fluid clean-up kit in facility. CA: PIC will have kit ordered.

Observed interior ice machine not cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the buildup of food debris. CA: Informed PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine.

Observed boxes of cups on the floor. CA: Informed PIC that items must be at least 6" off the floor.