Ranchero

Observed employee touch cell phone and proceeded to handle clean spatula at grill in the main kitchen. Advised PIC on when to wash. COS: Had food employee wash hands at the hand sink.

Observed food employee wash hands in cold water at the main kitchen's hand sink. Advised PIC/food employee on proper handwashing procedures. COS: Had food employee rewash hands at the hand sink in the main kitchen.

Observed facility without a food allergy awareness training. Advised PIC that all employees shall be properly trained including food allergy awareness. Advised to obtain food allergy awareness training and provide to the Health Authority upon request.

Observed facility CFSM certificate posted expired. Advised PIC that a CFSM shall be current and posted in public view. Advised to post an unexpired CFSM certificate.

Observed food contact surface of the ice bin lid connected to the beverage machine at the wait station stored as clean with black residue. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may occur. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice bin lids of the beverage machine.

Observed food contact surfaces of the interior portion of the convection oven stored as clean with residue in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the interior of the convection oven.

Observed multiple bowls and plates near service window stored un-inverted during time of inspection. Advised PIC, tableware that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. Advised PIC to invert plates and bowels near the service window of the facility.

Observed dish machine in disrepair, not pushing out chlorine during time of inspection. Advised PIC Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. COS: PIC repaired dish machine during time of inspection.

During time of inspection, observed facility with expired test strips in order to test sanitization concentration for chlorine. Advised PIC. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Advised PIC to obtain adequate testing strips in order to determine sanitization concentration.

Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak, raw shrimp stored directly next to raw beef, and raw steak stored directly on top of raw chicken breast in the reach in cooler #1 in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that raw and RTE foods shall be stored according to final internal cooking temperature. COS: PIC rearranged TCS foods in the reach in cooler #1 in the main kitchen according to final internal cooking temperature.

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report illnesses/symptoms regarding foodborne diseases. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be presented to the Health Authority upon request. Advised PIC to obtain employee health policy and agreement forms and to keep on file.

Observed food contact surface of the interior portion of the bulk ice machine near the serving area stored as clean with black mold-like substance. Also observed food contact surfaces of the interior portion interior of the convection oven stored as clean with residue in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the interior of the bulk ice machine and convection oven.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of interior of reach-in freezer #1 stored asl clean with excessive food debris. Observed residue and debris on shelving units in the walk-in cooler and the at the bar area. Also observed severe accumulation of debris and dust on fan pointed towards prep top cooler. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean the interior of the reach in freezer #1 and fan.

Observed raw chicken above raw beef, raw shrimp next to peppers, and raw chicken next to reach-in cooler. Advised PIC to store raw animal food according to raw animal cook temperature. COS: employee stored raw animal food correctly.

Observed several TCS foods (peppers, raw shrimp, onion, raw chicken, raw beef) stored uncovered in the reach in cooler. Observed ice and garnish uncovered. Also, observed foods uncovered in the reach in freezer. Advised PIC all foods shall be covered in between use.

Observed employee actively washing dishes and dish machine read 0 ppm chlorine. Advised PIC sanitizer for dish machine shall read between 50-100 ppm chlorine. COS: PIC primed dish machine and read 50 ppm.

Observed multiple cold hold units and other equipment with buildup on interior surfaces (nonfood contact surfaces). Explain to PIC that these surfaces will need to be cleaned to sight and touch, ensure proper sanitizing, and increase cleaning frequency.

Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in front line area and in storage area (by restrooms) will need to be repaired to ensure food/equipment is protected from contamination.

Observed food contact surfaces of interior portion of convection oven, interior portion of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and accumulation. Also observed food contact surface of ice machine panel stored as clean with pink mold-like substance. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency and at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of equipment food contact surfaces and utensils.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. CA: Advised PIC to obtain weatherstrip/sealant for back door of the facility.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of shelving in the RIC at bar area, and shelving in the RIC in the main kitchen in need of cleaning. Advised PIC that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to clean all nonfood contact surfaces of shelving in both RICs.

Observed multiple items in the reach-in cooler (black beans and charros beans) and walk-in (chicken and shredded chicken) not stored covered. Advised PIC when storing food items to 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.

Observed visible debris, residue under ice machine lid in front-service serving area. Advised PIC increase the cleaning schedule based on consideration of: Characteristics of the equipment and its use, and the amount of food residue accumulation. COS: Had PIC place ice machine lid at 3-compartment for wash-rinse-sanitizing.

Observed multiple areas within the walkin cooler shelving with dust, debris. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below in the prep top cooler. Advised to relocate food and have unit serviced

Observed no EPA approved disinfectant to clean food contact surfaces. Advised for bleach to have at least 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite

Observed in cooler raw chicken next to cooked chicken uncovered and raw shrimp above tomatoes uncovered. Discussed proper food storage based on final cook temp.

Observed several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to relocate TCS food items and have walk in cooler serviced.

Observed several foods in the freezer and cooler stored uncovered. Advised to cover all food items.

Observed food contact surfaces of can opener and food storage bins stored clean with old food residue. Advised to clean