ELMYRIACHI

Upon arrival observed three employees eating at the prep top cooler in the main kitchen. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Food employees cleaned area and moved food items to designated employee area.

Observed food buildup and debris between the floor tiles in the main kitchen. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed food containers of beef, corn, cheese, rice, and salsa without any coverings or lids in the bain-marie units. COS: PIC provided a lid for each food container in the bain-marie units.