La Cabana Base of Operation

Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the reach in freezer in the kitchen of the base of operation. CA: Food should be stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. PIC moved raw chicken to the bottom of the reach in the freezer in the kitchen of the base of operation.

Observed a single use-use cup filled with jalapenos in the reach in cooler in the front area of the base of operation. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will purchase food grade containers to store jalapenos in the reach in cooler in the front area of the base of operation.

Observed a trash can sitting inside of the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen of the base of operation. CA: A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices required for a handwashing sink. PIC removed trash can from employee handwashing sink in the kitchen of the base of operation.

Observed raw chicken sitting in a closed container on the table not properly thawing. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or completely submerged under running water At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, as part of the cooking process, or using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. PIC stated that the raw chicken had been sitting in the close container since 9:00 AM this morning. PIC voluntarily discarded raw chicken.

Observed kitchen aid mixer sitting on a table in the kitchen of the base of operation between the reach in cooler and reach in freezer. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will be removing the kitchen aid mixer from the kitchen of the base of operation.

Observed dried up blood stains in the bottom of the reach in freezer in the kitchen of the base of operation. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC doesn't have anything stored in the bottom of the reach in freezer at the moment, but she will clean and sanitize it later on today.

Observed side door to outside from the kitchen of the base of operation with large gaps that pest can enter through. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have side door to the outside of the kitchen of the base of operation repaired as soon as possible.

Observed raw bulk packaged chicken in the wash sink in the base of operation not being properly thawed. CA: Completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. COS PIC moved the raw chicken to the sanitizer sink to properly thaw the chicken.

Observed single-use water containers being used to store juices (mango and pina) in RIC in main kitchen area. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will be purchasing food grade drink containers to store juices (mango and pina) in RIC in main kitchen area.

Observed no chlorine test strips at 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing chlorine test strips by today.

Observed no CFSM for the base of operation. CA: 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. PIC will have until 4:00PM 9/6/2023 to obtain a CFSM certificate.

Observed no disposable hand towels at hand wash sink in main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels. COS PIC provided paper towels for handwash sink.

Observed no disposable hand towels in the main restroom in the facility. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels. PIC will have disposable hand towels placed in the restroom.