Locos Grill & Pub

Observed chicken breast in grill prep cooler not maintained at 41 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 put chicken on ice.

Observed mash potatoes, rice, and macaroni and cheese in WIC not properly date marked with date of preparation or date of disposal. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC properly date marked food items.

Observed raw beef not thawing properly under running water. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. PIC turned on cool running water.

Observed the interior of the ice machine not clean to sight or touch. CA: equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine cleaned.

Observed several flies in the facility. CA: Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. PIC will contact pest control company about eliminating the flies.

Observed the interior of the microwave not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC cleaned the interior of microwave.

Observed roast beef, pork loin, turkey, and ham not being held at 41 degrees fahrenheit in the prep top cooler and WIC. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC placed the food items on ice.

Observed the interior of the ice machine not clean to sight or touch. CA: n equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine cleaned.

Observed the equipment not free from accumulation of food and debris. CA:Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC will have the equipment cleaned.

Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen not in good repair. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the tiles repaired.

Observe raw ground beef being thawed in a bucket of water. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water: at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. PIC turned on cool running water.

Observed fan vents of WIC with an accumulation of dust. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vents cleaned.