Birria Spot Mexican + Asian Fusion

Observed multiple food items (steak, chicken, chicken wings, etc.) stored in both the reach-in cooler and freezer without proper date marking.

Observed open containers of sauces without the correct date marking indicating when the containers were opened.

CA/COS: PIC placed proper date labels on all applicable food items and containers.

RCA: Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food – Date Marking

Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. This applies when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

The date or day the original container is opened shall be clearly marked in the food service establishment, with procedures in place to ensure the food is discarded on or before the required discard date.

Observed two containers of beef broth and one container of marinated chicken cold holding above 41°F in the bottom of the reach-in unit.

CA/COS: PIC and staff were instructed to discard all affected food items.

RCA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed multiple food items (cheese, jalapeños, eggs, etc.) not covered inside the reach-in cooler of the main kitchen. Observed a container of ramen noodles uncovered, stored on top of racks in the main kitchen.

CA/COS: PIC instructed staff to cover food items with plastic food wrap, and the ramen noodles were covered with a container lid.