Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill, LLC

Observed several sour cream containers being used to store Pico, guacamole, and jalapenos. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC removed food products from sour cream containers and placed them into food grade containers.

Observed grease build up on the vent hood in the 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 vent hood cleaned.

Observed chopped green peppers and chopped white onions uncovered in WIC. 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. PIC will cover chopped green peppers and chopped white onions in WIC by today.

Observed black build up in ice bins in front area of kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned frequently such as ice bins. PIC will have employees to wipe down ice bins properly in front area of kitchen and drain, clean, and sanitize at the end of the shift.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted for consumer view. 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 post most recent inspection report in consumer view by today.

Observed stained ceiling tile in dry storage area of facility. 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 stained ceiling tile replaced in dry storage area.

Observed raw chicken in the RIC near the grill area temping above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC tossed chicken that was out of temp.

Observed no Employee health policy. PIC stated that it was locked up in the office and the owners do not want the PIC to have access to the office. 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 be given a copy of the EHP for employees to sign and be kept available when the owners are not at the facility.

Observed several food items in the main kitchen area not covered. Items at the steam table were not covered and taco shells on top of the oven were not 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 had employees cover food at the steam table and cover taco shells on top of the oven.

Observed several cutting boards that were not clean to sight and needing to be replaced. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will order new cutting boards.

Observed large containers in the back of the facility filled with chips and not labeled properly. CA: Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. COS PIC had the containers properly labeled.

Observed oven 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 oven cleaned.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted for consumer view. 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 post most recent inspection report for consumers to view.

Observed several food items being stored in reused single-use items (Sour Cream Containers). CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have items moved to food grade containers.

Observed a house hold blender being used to make salsa. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will order a commercial grade blender to make salsa.

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

Observed grease build up on vent hood 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 vent hood cleaned.

Observed RIC in back area of facility tempting greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COS PIC removed all food items from RIC in back area of facility and stored them in WIC. PIC stated that maintenance will be coming today to check RIC.

Observed black build-up in ice machine in front area of facility near kitchen under drink nozzle machine on right side. PIC will have ice machine in front area of facility near kitchen under drink nozzle machine on right side cleaned and sanitized by today.

Observed ice scoopers near main kitchen area beside ice machines without proper covering to protect from any possible contamination. PIC will clean, sanitize, and properly cover ice scoopers near main kitchen area beside ice machines by today.

Observed ice scooper on side of ice machine near bar area without proper covering to protect from any possible contamination. PIC will clean, sanitize, and properly cover ice scoopers near bar area.

Observed reuse of single-use items (Sour Cream Containers) for food items. PIC will discard single-use items and purchase proper food storage items.

Observed accumulation of grease on floor in main kitchen area near fryer being caught by aprons and rags. COS PIC discarded aprons and rags being utilized to catch grease on floor. PIC will have floor cleaned frequently to prevent grease to accumulate on floor in main kitchen area.