Los Dos Gallos

Observed no supply of soap at the handwashing sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC provided handsink with soap.

Observed ice in ice bins and vegetable kabobs in the walk in freezr uncovered. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by 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. PIC closed ice bins and covered kabobs.

Observed a box of eggs stored i=on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor in the outside storage unit. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC removed eggs and onions from the floor and stored them on shelves.

Observed chlorine sanitizer below 50 ppm in the sanitizer bucket in the main kitchen area. CA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. PIC had employee to more sanitizer to the sanitizer bucket in the main kitchen area. I used a chlorine sanitizer test strip to test the sanitizer which was at 50 ppm at that time.

Observed no person in charge when I arrived at the facility. CA: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS employee called the PIC and they came.

Observed the faucet at the three compartment sink at the bar area with a leak. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak on the faucet repaired.

Observed large ice scoop for large ice machine in the back of the facility being stored on top of the vegetable sink. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: .Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS PIC moved ice scoop to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Observed several cutting boards that were not being actively used with deep cuts and not clean to sight. CA: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC will have cutting boards replaced with ones in good repair.

Observed the microwave in the main kitchen area not clean to sight. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have microwave cleaned.

Observed black build-up in ice bin in bar area of the facility. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned in equipment such as ice bins. PIC had employee to drain ice and PIC will clean and sanitize ice bin today.

Observed rice bin, sugar bin and beans bin not properly labeled near fryer. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC labeled rice bin, sugar bin and beans bin near fryer.

Observed cleaned dishes on dish racks in middle of kitchen area not inverted or covered. CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be covered or inverted. PIC will have employee to cover or invert dishes on dish racks in middle of kitchen area.

Observed incorrect strips being used to test quat sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. 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 the correct quat test strips today.

Observed grease accumulation on both vent hoods in main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have employee to clean both vent hoods in main kitchen area.

Observed no handwashing signage posted at employee handwashing sink in bar area. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will post handwashing signage at employee handwashing sink in bar area.

Observed no test strips to test Quat sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. 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 quat strips today.

Observed no soap at employee handwashing sink when entering kitchen area beside 3 compartment sink. COS PIC put soap at employee handwashing sink when entering kitchen area beside 3 compartment sink.

Observed no paper towels at employee handwashing sink in bar area of facility. PIC will put paper towels at employee handwashing sink in bar area of facility by today.

Observed build up of black mold in ice machine under drink nozzle machine in bar area of facility. PIC will have employee to clean and sanitize ice machine under drink nozzle machine in bar area of facility by today.

Observed fruit items out of original containers in RIC in bar area stored in metal pans not labeled with common names. COS PIC labeled fruit items out of original containers in RIC in bar area stored in metal pans.

Observed handwashing signage not posted at handwashing sink in kitchen area. PIC will have handwashing signage posted at handwashing sink in kitchen area immediately.

Observed no choking poster posted in dining area of facility that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will post choking poster in dining area of facility that is conspicuous to consumers by today.

Observed ice scooper on right side of large ice machine beside vegetable sink in kitchen area without proper covering between uses. PIC will clean and sanitize ice scooper on right side of large nice machine beside vegetable sink in kitchen area with proper covering.

Observed no sanitizer or test strips at 3 compartment sink to test sanitizer levels. PIC stated sanitizer (quat) has been ordered and he will be purchasing more test strips by today. PIC also stated he will use chlorine as his sanitizer for his 3 compartment sink until his quat sanitizer comes in.