Los Molcajetes Mexican Restaurant

Observed facility without clean-up procedure. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Provided PIC with a clean-up procedure for facility.

Observed raw fish, raw bacon, and raw chorizo in reach in cooler not stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered food items.

Observed boxes of ground beef stored on the ground in WIC. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location; Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC removed items from ground.

Observed employee's cell phone stored by dry goods. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed cell phone.

Observed no proper date marking on shredded chicken and raw in the RIC. CA: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will properly date mark.

Observed container of sugar not labeled with the common name. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. PIC will label container.

Observed live and dead roaches in the dining area. CA: 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. PIC removed pests.

Observed dirty dishes on floor. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:(i) In a clean, dry location;(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. PIC removed dishes from floor.

Observed facility with no employee health policies. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC will have employees sign an employee health policy.

Observed dish sponge stored in employee handwashing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed sponge from the sink.

Observed dishes on the floor blocking the handwashing sink. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC cleared area to make the sink accessible.

Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink behind bar. CA: Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. PIC provided paper towels for the handwashing sink.

Observed facility without clean-up procedure. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC will have clean-up procedure on file in facility.

Observed no sanitizer in the sanitizing portion of the 3- compartment sink. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows:A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. PIC will have sanitizer in the sanitizing area of the 3-compartment sink.

Observed no sanitizer in the dishwasher. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart. PIC will have sanitizer added to dishwasher solution.

Observed no proper date marking on shredded chicken in the WIC. CA: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will properly date mark.

Observed floor drain for handwashing sink in main kitchen clogged and causing backflow. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have floor drained fixed.

Observed front area ice machine lid with a build-up of residue. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have ice machine lid cleaned and sanitized.

Observed fume hood above grill with an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have fume hood cleaned and sanitized.

Observed dirty dishes on floor and in the mop sink. CA:

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:(i) In a clean, dry location;(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. PIC removed dishes from mop sink.

Observed dishwasher and sanitizer without sanitizer. CA: Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers. A warewashing machine that is installed after September 12, 2007 shall be designed and equipped to: automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers Pf and incorporate a visual means to verify that detergents and sanitizers are delivered or a visual or audible alarm to signal if the detergents and sanitizers are not delivered to the respective washing and sanitizing cycles. PIC will have sanitizer dispenser fixed.

Observed TCS foods (lettuce, tomatoes, sausage) in prep top cooler not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC put items on ice to rapidly cool.

Observed Reach in cooler in main kitchen area internal ambient temperature reading 60 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/ temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC will have reach in cooler serviced.

Observed dish rags stored on employee handwashing sink. CA: 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 PIC removed dish rags from employee handwashing sink.

Observed no paper towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf. PIC supplied paper towels for handwashing sink.

Observed no proper date marking on refired beans, cooked beef or chicken. CA: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will properly date mark food items.

Observed live and dead roaches in the main kitchen behind the reach in cooler. CA: 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. PIC removed pests.

Observed no hot water at 3 compartment in bar area. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf PIC will have hot water repaired.

Observed dish rags in employee handwashing sink. CA: 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 PIC removed dish rags from employee handwashing sink.

Observed raw chicken, lettuce, onions, and green peppers in reach in cooler not stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered food items.

Observed ice bin in bar area not stored covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered ice machine.

Observed no proper date marking on refired beans, cooked beef or chicken. CA: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will properly date mark food items.

Observed container of salt not labeled with the common name. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. PIC will label container.

Observed got water nozzle at 3 compartment sink in bar are not in good repair. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.PIC will have nozzle fixed.

Observed raw chicken and bacon in RIC not stored covered to prevent cross contamination. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered items.