Taco Mac

Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41°F in prep top salad cooler. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. Must lower ambient air temperature to a degree that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F. COS by discarding some items and moving other items to different coolers.

Observed employee use spatula designated for handling cooked meats/ready to eat foods to touch raw beef patty while it was cooking on the grill. Must use separate equipment for handling raw meats and cooked meats. COS by rewashing both spatulas. Health Authority highly suggests to obtain a spatula with a bright colored handle for handling raw meats and to keep them stored as far apart on the grill as possible.

Observed several areas of low grout throughout the kitchen. Also observed cracked tiles in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. All physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must regrout and replace broken tiles.

Observed in-use knife stored in between equipment. Utensils must be stored in a clean/dry space. COS by removing.

Floors in front of alcohol walk-in cooler must be regrouted.