El Rey del Mar Bar & Grill

Observed no record keeping for shellstock tags for the fresh oysters in the facility. CA: Except as specified under paragraphs 3.(ii) of this subsection, molluscan shellfish tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. The identity of the source of molluscan shellfish that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining product tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag label, or invoice as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection, by: Using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags, labels, or invoice in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the molluscan shellfish are sold or served. PIC will begin keeping a record of the shellstock tags for the fresh oysters.

Observed no employee health policy in the facility. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee. PIC will have a copy of the employee health policy kept in the facility at all times.

Observed the handwash sink not connected to the drain pipe at the bar area. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. COS PIC reconnected the sink to the pipe.

Observed a small to go sauce cup being used as a scoop in a large spice container. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC had small to go sauce container removed.

Observed black build up in ice bin in bar area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will drain, clean, and sanitize ice bin in bar area.

Observed beef sitting in vegetable sink in kitchen area. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC removed beef from vegetable sink and put it in a pan to cook at that time. PIC will clean and sanitize vegetable sink before utilizing for vegetables.

Observed unapproved crock pot being used to keep beans warm. 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 removed unapproved crock pot and purchasing a approved commercial grade crock pot.

Observed no shellstock tags for the fresh oysters in the facility. CA: A container of shellstock that does not bear a tag or label or that bears a tag or label that does not contain all the information as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection shall be subject to a hold order, as allowed by law, or seizure and destruction in accordance with 21 CFR Subpart D – Specific Administrative Decisions Regarding Interstate Shipments, Section 1240.60(d). PIC will provide shellstock tags for the oysters that are in the facility.

Observed no CFSM Certificate posted in the facility. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC will have CFSM Certificate posted in the facility ASAP.

Observed no employee health policy in the facility. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee. PIC will have a copy of the employee health policy kept in the facility at all times.

Observed no cleanup procedure in the facility and staff did not know what to do if a vomit or diarrheal event occurred. CA: A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC will have cleanup procedure posted in the facility for employees to know how to respond to a vomit or diarrheal event.

Observed several food items(shrimp, fish, chicken, beef) in the RIC next to the fryer not properly covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), 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. COS PIC has employee to cover food items in the RIC.

Observed dishwasher not having a chemical sanitizer read. CA: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers. If a detergent-sanitizer is used to sanitize in a cleaning and sanitizing procedure where there is no distinct water rinse between the washing and sanitizing steps, the agent applied in the sanitizing step shall be the same detergent-sanitizer that is used in the washing step. PIC will have dishwasher repaired to working order. PIC stated that they will be using the three compartment sink in the mean time.

Observed grease build up on the vent hood in the main kitchen. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed most recent inspection report posted in the facility. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will have recent inspection posted in the facility ASAP.

Observed food service permit not posted in the facility. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will have food service permit posted in the facility ASAP.

Observed several scoops in food products not being stored handle up. 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; .In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed scoops and washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Observed several food items being stored in reused sour cream containers (chilis and salsa). CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have food items moved and stored in food grade containers.

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

Observed no handwash soap at the handwash sink in the main kitchen area. 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. COS PIC placed soap at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.

Observed cutting board at prep top area of the facility that did not look clean to sight and had deep cuts. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have cutting board at the prep area replaced with one that is clean to sight and in good repair.

Observed no handwash signage at the handwash sink in the kitchen and observed no handwash signage in both bathrooms in the facility. 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 handwash signage at these sinks ASAP.

Observed no test strips in the facility to accurately test the sanitizer solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will purchase test strips ASAP to be able to properly test the sanitizer solution.

Observed dishwasher not properly working by not suppling any amount of sanitizer to sanitize the dishes. CA: A warewashing machine that is installed after September 12, 2007 shall be designed and equipped to: automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers Pf and incorporate a visual means to verify that detergents and sanitizers are delivered or a visual or audible alarm to signal if the detergents and sanitizers are not delivered to the respective washing and sanitizing cycles. PIC will have dishwasher serviced to make sure that it is properly functioning.