Cilantro's Mexican Grill #5 INC.

Observed improper separation in the prep top reach in cooler next to the grill. Raw Chorizo was stored directly above ready to eat vegetables. Observed improper separation in the walk-in cooler, where raw chicken was stored above raw whole cut beef and raw fish, and raw whole cut beef was stored above raw fish. CA: PIC fixed all items and properly separated all items. RCA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination.

Observed floor of the walk-in cooler to be filled with food debris. observed door of walk-in cooler to have debris build up. CA: PIC shall deep clean walk-in cooler. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed raw carne asada, raw bacon, and cheese on the bottom rack of reach-in cooler holding above 41F with a preparation date of 10/19.. Observed salsa stored in an ice bath and small reach-in cooler in server's station above the safe temperature of 41F.

CA: PIC discarded items within the reach-in cooler and turned down the unit. Reach-in cooler was verified to be capable of maintaining an ambient temperature of 36F. PIC indicated salsa was prepared fresh at 10:00am. PIC will utilize TPHC and discard any leftover product at 4:00pm. PIC indicated salsa will be used prior to dinner service. Recommend utilizing shorter containers within the ice bath to properly cold hold or an ice paddle for larger containers. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed knife stored in between liquor well metal creases in front bar. CA: PIC moved knife to store on cutting board.

Observed some dishes stacked while wet in dish pit area. CA: PIC moved dishes to be able to air dry prior to stacking.

Observed paper towels used as mats for in-use knives on cook line. CA: PIC removed paper towels and discarded.

Observed improper separation in two reach-in coolers within main kitchen. Observed pineapple stored next to raw crab and raw fish. Observed all mentioned items stored next to raw beef. Observed RTE tortillas stored below raw fish and raw shrimp. Observed RTE hot sauce stored next to raw shelled eggs stored next to raw chicken. CA: PIC rearranged coolers to provide proper separation according to cook temperatures. Recommend labeling shelves to ensure proper separation. Recommend lowering top shelf of roll-top cooler to provide an additional usable shelf.

Observed beer walk-in cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below (ambient: 44F). Cooler door does not close fully without an additional push. CA: PIC discarded TCS items held within the unit not at the correct temperature (salsa-44F, hot salsa-44F and milk). PIC shall not use unit to held TCS food items until the unit is repaired.

Observed multiple large containers of beans holding temperatures of 44-45F. The food items were cooked two days prior to inspection. The food around the beans were elevated in temperature as well (chicken-43F, chicken soup-44F, pork-44F). CA: PIC discarded out of temperature items. RCA: The walk-in cooler has a new condenser and is holding temperature of 39F. Large containers of hot foods will not cool properly without additional help. Ice baths, ice paddles or separating foods into shallow metal containers will allow foods to cool properly within the appropriate times.

Observed tubes of ground beef thawing in prep sink without a steady stream of cold water on tubes. CA: PIC turned stream to an appropriate strength. RCA: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or

2. Completely submerged under running water:

(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below,

(ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and

Observed plate on floor near back door of kitchen to be able to pull up revealing a hole. RCA: Floors shall remain in good repair and prevent tripping hazards.

Observed employee cellphone stored on top of roll-top cooler. Observed employee purse and backpack stored on boxes of soda concentrate in main kitchen. CA: PIC moved items to area that would not contaminate facility food or food prep surfaces.