LAS COLINAS MEXICAN GRILL

Observed black residue on food contact part of inner-ice machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised to melt ice then properly clean and sanitize.

Observed frozen reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing under refrigeration while still in the packaging. CA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. COS: PIC removed all thawing fish from the reduced oxygen packaging then placed back in the refrigerator to finish thawing.

Observed sanitizer solution for cloths in-use for wiping food spills at 0ppm chlorine. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); COS: PIC remade to 50ppm chlorine.

Observed multiple live roaches in sticky traps placed by pest control service. CA: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Advised to increase frequency of licensed pest control service until the pest issues are resolved. Advised to email the health inspector a copy of all the pest control service reports for the next couple of months and to have pest control come back out to re-service this week.

Observed 3 large containers of chips with cracked/broken lids. Observed the lid of the chip warmer in server station in disrepair. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Advised to replace all broken listed equipment.

Observed multiuse piece of equipment (can opener) visibly soiled. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had employee remove can opener and they began thoroughly cleaning it.

Observed multiple live small black flies in kitchen/prep area, especially near the mops/mop sink area. Observed recent pest control service report dated 01/0725 from Brenda Pest Control (facility is treated monthly).

Observed multiple foods (sauces, rice, refried beans, beef) on the steam table, a container of chips, and a container of hard taco shells stored uncovered while not in use or actively cooling. Advised PIC to keep all foods covered while not in-use or cooling, to prevent overhead contamination. COS: PIC placed covers on the food items.

Observed multiple live small black flies in kitchen/prep area, especially near the mops/mop sink area and the left-side of the prep top cooler. Observed recent pest control service report dated 07/13/23. Advised PIC to that scrubbing the drains out weekly may also help reduce the number of flies.

Observed multiple non-food contact surfaces (plastic shelving in kitchen, shelf under steam table, edge of floor in cooking area) unclean to sight and touch. Advised to clean all non-food contact surfaces.