ROJO COCINA

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold holding at temperature above 41F - see foods marked with asterisk in temperature log. Upon checking, the ambient temperature of the cooler was 50F. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded all TCS from the cooler (noted in temperature log).

Observed that both Certified Food Safety Manager certifications posted expired on 10/3/24. This was discussed with the PIC during the last routine inspection. CA:A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Advised PIC to send copy of current certified food safety manager certification to health inspector by 4/6/26. NOTE: Food handler certifications do not meet the requirement

Observed an employee picking up a few ready-to-eat tortilla chips with their bare hands and placing them in a bowl to be served to a customer

CA: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.

COS: Employee discarded the chips, washed their hands and was asked to use single use gloves before handling food again.

Observed meat thawing at room temperature in meat sink with no running water.

CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less or completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below.

COS: The thawing meat was moved to the cooler to thaw.

Observed no food permit displayed in the facility. 2023 and 2024 food permit has not been paid for.

CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

COS: Issued NOV for operating without a valid permit.