SURCHEROS FRESH GRILL

Observed hand wash sink lacking drying provisions. CA: Keep sink supplied with soap, hot water and drying provisions at all times.

Observed dry ingredient containers with scoop handles touching ingredient in containers. Keep handles in upright positions to prevent contamination or use a new scoop each time.

Observed dirty cutting blade on the can opener with old food residue. Clean food contact surfaced every 4 hours or sooner depending on the frequency.

Observed dirty shelving in the walk-in cooler mainly the rack where the black beans are cooling. Need to clean racks badly.

Observed dirty dishes after being washed. need to rewash dishes

Observed equipment frame wear with buildup along with several containers with heavy buildup of grease and food particles. Entire kitchen needs to be cleaned to remove undesired products.

Observed dirty shelving in the walk-in cooler and observed food debris scattered around the area where the bread is stored. Need to increase cleaning frequencies!!!

Observed trash can in women's restroom lacking cover. Add lid to waste bin.

Observed bowls being used as scoops stored inside containers of corn salsa and diced tomatoes inside walk in cooler.

Walk in cooler found holding food 45 to 48 degrees. Prep top cooler also out of temperature holding TCS foods at 44-48 degrees. CA: Have both units looked at ASAP so foods can be maintained at 41 degrees or below.

Observed can opener blade to be encrusted with residue/buildup. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup.

Observed bags of ice being stored in direct contact with ice in the ice machine. I advised Manager to remove the bags, sanitize the machine and let it fill back up with ice before using. Explained the importance of keeping machine free of ice bags and other objects that will cause contamination.

Observed onions being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler in standing water. All food and food related products must be stored 6 inches off the floor to prevent contamination. Onions need to be discarded.

Observed several flies inside the establishment. Saw 2 pans of diced cooked beef not covered and flies were landing on it. Also observed chicken on a prep table that was cooked being chopped up and several flies landed on the cooked chicken. These products need to be discarded due to contamination.

Walk in cooler found holding food 45 to 51 degrees. Prep top cooler also out of temperature holding TCS foods at 58-59 degrees. CA: Have both units looked at ASAP so foods can be maintained at 41 degrees or below.

Observed a container of water inside the sink making it unusable. There was no location near the sink to place the container of water so the sink could be used. CA: Keep hand wash sink empty and available at all times so it can be properly used.

Observed food spiced being stored on the floor in front of the restroom bathrooms. All food related products must be held at 6 inches above the floor to help prevent contamination.

Observed can opener blade to be encrusted with residue/buildup. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup.

Observed floor of walk in cooler to have large amount of pooled/standing water. Correct drainage issue so all wastewater is properly drained/disposed.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Store scoop so the handle does not come in direct contact with the ice as this poses a potential contamination risk.

Observed heavily soiled floors, shelving units (in walk in cooler), and reach in coolers throughout kitchen. All areas listed contained heavy buildup of residue and food debris. Advised deep cleaning.

Observed floors, walls, and ceiling throughout main kitchen and front food service areas to be in disrepair. (i.e., missing paint, missing tiles, peeling paint from ceiling in dish wash area). Make repairs to facility.

Observed uncovered chicken in walk in cooler. Food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

Observed box of chips stored on floor in dry storage area. Items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface to prevent contamination

Observed mop stored head down in mop sink. Mops must be stored hanging to dry.

Observed heavily soiled facility throughout. Floors heavily coated with food debris and waste water. Also observed several missing tiles in front food prep area and dish washing area - areas are holding wastewater instead of allowing water to properly drain. Advised deep cleaning, scheduled routine cleanings, and repair of missing tiles.