Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)
[FROM BASE OF OPERATION] Observed no adequate Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility. Miguel Sanchez is listed however, he is the owner and does not actively work at facility on a daily basis to oversee food prep. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.
4-2A - food stored covered
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
[FROM BASE OF OPERATION] Observed a large amount of food stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS by covering with lids.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)
Observed employee wash dirty dishes (tongs) and fail to sanitize afterwards. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. P COS by sanitizing.
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)
[FROM BASE OF OPERATION] Observed cooked salsa verde cooling in large, deep containers and stored completely covered.
- Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:
(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf
(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf
(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf
(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf
(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf
(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or
(vii) Other effective methods. Pf
COS by transferring to ice bath.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Observed service window not self-closing, has no air curtain, and has no mesh screen. Window is getting left open when not actively tending to a customer. Must fix window so that it meets requirement in order to prevent entry of pests.