RESTAURANTE AMARIS

Observed all raw animal products stored together within walk-in cooler. Observed eggs stored above RTE salsa.

CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: Raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, and ... except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage.

COS: PIC re-organized walk-in cooler

Observed cooked meats and other TCS foods not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIC stated they had been cooked to boiling point then placed in steam table at 8 am. Temperatures noted below with asterisks observed at 11am.

CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above.

COS: PIC discarded all foods held below 135F, advised to keep empty space within a steam well covered to hold heat in and to regularly check and log food temperatures

Observed no hand drying provisions (paper towels) at handwashing sink in main kitchen (by vegetable sink).

CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels or other suitable drying method provided in code.

COS: PIC installed towels in hand sink next to vegetable sink

Observed water heater pilot light out upon arrival.

CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment.

COS: PIC re-lit pilot light and water heater resumed operation.

Observed drain blockage for mop sink, PIC stated they do not use the drain for the mop sink.

CA: Service Sinks, Numbers and Capacities. At least one service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided ... for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

Correct by using mop sink drain after repair or unblockage (see violation of code provision .06(2)(r))

Observed leaking from drain pipes from 3-compartment sink. Observed drain blockage after air gap for mop sink.

CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair.

Correct by 10/25/25, send proof of repair to inspectors.

Observed old inspection report (12/2022) displayed by register. Most current report, permit and CFSM certificate were on board on floor behind counter.

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.

COS: PIC re-posted permits board.

Observed permit displayed below counter on board with most recent inspection report and CFSM certification.

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

COS: PIC re-posted permits board.

Observed personal drinks stored with clean dishes, a jacket on top of dry food storage.

CA: Areas designated for employee items shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

COS: PIC moved personal items away from food and dish storage and created designated space.

I observed several tcs foods such as raw chicken, prepared chicken and raw meats stored above 41F.

I observed no towels available at hand sink next to ice machine also towel dispenser next to hand sink in kitchen is malfunctioning and it is too hard to get towels out. Need soap and towels available at all hand sinks.

I observed impropriety date marking or lack of date marking on tcs foods. All tcs foods must be properly date marked when prepared.

I observed water pressure too weak at hand sink next to ice machine. Corrected on site. Keep water on at all times.