LA CHONA GRILL & BILLIARDS

Observed a live cockroach behind front bar area. Observed cockroach frass along a wire under the bar area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. PIC stated they have an appointment with a pest control company next week. Asked that they email the pest control service report to the health inspector.

Observed the inside of the left ice machine unclean to sight and touch. Observed parts on the inner-top of the ice machine rusted. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to email or text photos of the ice machine after it has been cleaned and sanitized.

Observed foods not properly separated according to the food item's minimum internal cook temperature. Observed an unopened package of raw chicken breast and a bin of prepped raw chicken stored on shelves directly above a container of ready-to-eat beans and a container of raw cut steak. Advised PIC on how to properly separate foods. COS: PIC rearranged foods so they were separated according to the food's minimum internal cook temperature, with highest minimum temperature foods at the bottom and ready-to-eat foods at the top. The container of prepped raw chicken and the unopened package of raw chicken breasts were placed on the very bottom shelf (cooks to 165F), the raw cut steak was placed on the shelf above the raw chicken (cooks to 155F) and the ready-to-eat beans were placed on the top shelf.