MEZCALITO'S CANTINA

Observed a food container of shrimp and tomatoes cooling while completely covered in the walk-in cooler. CA: When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Food employee partially covered the food containers of shrimp and tomatoes and placed them in the reach-in freezer.

CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. Observed two drain flies observed in the bar area. Advised PIC to have pest control increased until this issue ceases.

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed queso dip spilled on the surface and on other food containers in the reach-in cooler. COS: PIC cleaned the surface of the cooler and discarded all food items that came in contact with the spilled queso dip.