TAQUERIA LOS HERMANOS

Observed a container filled with dirty water and food debris stored in the hand sink in the ware washing area. CA:) Using a Handwashing Sink.

1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf

3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. COS: PIC removed the dirty container from the hand sink and moved to 3 compartment sink to be wash, rinsed and sanitized.

Observed radio stored on the rack designated for clean dishes and equipment. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may not be stored in or under any source of contamination, including in locker rooms, in toilet rooms, in garbage rooms, in mechanical rooms, under sewer lines, under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. COS: Person in charge removed the radio from the clean equipment rack and relocated it to a designated area.

CA: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the food code. COS: PIC arrived 10 minutes after the inspection began.

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 French fries, crawfish, arugula, and sauce in the prep top cooler and desserts in the reach-in cooler without any coverings or lids.

CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Observed food debris and buildup in the floors of the main kitchen. Advised PIC to deep clean the floors.

Observed several containers of salsa and tomatoes stored on counter, in ice bath. Items were being cooled after prepared today at 10 am. However, ice bath was not properly set-up, causing foods to not cool fast enough. COS: PIC completely submerged items in ice and in smaller containers. Also, PIC placed items in reach in coolers as well. Please see items marked with an asterisk (*) in temperature observation chart. Gave PIC copy of cooling methods handout.

Observed food service employee prepping food without hair restraint.

Observed facility without most recent inspection report posted.

Observed large pans stacked wet in ware washing area. Advised utensils and food contact surfaces shall be airdried before stacking.

Observed container of raw fish stored directly next to raw beef stored directly next to raw chicken in 3 door reach in cooler in grill area.

COS: PIC arranged to proper storage order.

Observed fully cooked mussels stored in water with raw lobster and squid.

Advised RTE ready to eat foods shall be stored separate from raw foods and according to cook temp.

Observed tomatoes/onion mix, Pico de Gallo, lettuce in prep top cooler holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee stated they were moved to cooler from walk in at 11 am.

COS: employee replaced with fresh items from cooler and added ice.

Observed chicken and brisket taquitos prepared yesterday not cooled down to 41F.

COS: PIC voluntarily discarded items.

Observed several food items under steam table stored uncovered.

COS:PIC covered items

Observed several containers of salsa and tomatoes stored on counter, in ice bath. Items were being cooled after prepared today at 10 am. However, ice bath was not properly set-up, causing foods to not cool fast enough. COS: PIC completely submerged items in ice and in smaller containers. Also, PIC placed items in reach in coolers as well. Please see items marked with an asterisk (*) in temperature observation chart. Gave PIC copy of cooling methods handout.

Observed Unpackaged Raw lobster, unpackaged raw squid, and packaged fully cooked mussel all thawing in the same container.

Advised PIC item shall be thawed separately to prevent cross contamination and inform patrons with shellfish allergies.

COS: PIC separated items.

Observed handles of multiple reach in cooler soiled with food debris. And standing water in reach in cooler in grill area.

Advised Facility shall undergo deep cleaning to prevent build of debris and grease on equipment.