El Potro Mexican Restaurant of Rincon, Inc.

Observed raw beef patties stored next to bean and cheese chimichangas. Observed raw beef patties stored above whole beef and raw fish.

CA: Had PIC properly store food based on cook temperature

Observed items on the buffet cold line that were not under 41 degrees including sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and hard boiled eggs.

CA: PIC threw away all food above 41 degrees

Observed items in prep top/reach in cooler above 41 degrees including cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and beans.

CA: PIC threw away all food in prep top/reach in cooler

Observed shredded chicken and cheese held under 135 degrees in steam table

CA: PIC threw out all food under 135 degrees

Observed multiple TCS items stored uncovered in an ice bath near the grill in the main kitchen including bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions

CA: Had PIC cover items stored in ice bath

Observed buildup of mold-like substance on baffle of ice machine

Observed raw shrimp thawing in sink not fully submerged under running water

Observed build up of debris on plates of drink machine

Observed multiple TCS food items stored uncovered in an ice bath in the main kitchen area (shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, etc.).

CA: Items were covered by PIC.

Observed raw shrimp thawing in the prep sink, without running water at least 70 degrees F or lower over it.

CA: Cold water was turned on by the PIC and ran over the shrimp as it thawed.

Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the Walk In Cooler. Observed raw beef stored above RTE refried beans on the Walk In Cooler.

CA: Items were stored via coo temp by PIC (Jonathan).

Observed multiple TCS and no -TCS food items, prepped in the facility and remaining in service for over 24 hours, not date marked (salsa, ground beef, chicken, etc.).

Observed multiple bulk containers throughout the facility, with food taken out of original packaging, not labeled with the common name of food item.

RCA: Informed PIC to put labels on all bulk bins with name of food item.

Observed a bowl being used as a scoop and stored within salsa in the Walk In Cooler.

CA: Bowl was removed and placed in the dirty dish area.

Observed aluminum and cardboard used as shelf liner throughout the facility.

Observed multiple TCS and non-TCS food items stored uncovered in the Prep Coolers (diced onions, shredded lettuce, cilantro, raw potatoes).

CA: Items were covered by PIC.

Observed no sanitizer reading at the dish machine.

CA: Ecolab had just left the facility at 9:30 am. PIC called them, and they will return to check the machine today. Explained to PIC that 3-compartment sink MUST be used until dish machine is repaired and is checked by the Effingham County EH office.

Observed containers with TCS food items in them, stored on the floor in the Walk In Cooler.

CA: Items were placed on containers so that they were at least 6 inches from the ground.

Observed live and dead roaches in the kitchen area of the facility.

Obtain a monthly pest control agreement with a licensed pest control company. Provide documentation.

Observed aluminum and cardboard used as shelf liner throughout the facility.

Observed old dirt build up on walls (under the 3-compartment sink, under the prep sink/hand sink area) in the kitchen area.

Observed raw seafood stored next to and touching raw chicken. Observed raw seafood, beef, and chicken stored on the same shelf without proper separation. RCA: PIC is to rearrange the chicken, seafood, and beef, so that it is stored properly according to storage chart. It is to be separated if stored on the same shelf. PIC was educated on proper storage methods.

Observed uncovered food items in reach-in cooler (beef, seafood). CA: PIC covered items in reach-in cooler.

Observed chlorine sanitizer to not be pulling sufficient amounts on chemical test kit reading. RCA: PIC is to place work order to have the ware washing machine looked at. In the meantime, may use 3-compartment sink to wash dishes with proper amounts of sanitizer.

Observed bulk containers throughout the facility with food taken out of original packaging does not label with common name of food item. RCA: Informed PIC to put labels on all bulk bins with name of food item. Education: Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. 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.

Observed several working containers of food that were unlabeled in reach in coolers. RCA: Informed PIC to label any food items placed in containers that are taken out of the original packaging.

Observed bins of chips placed on the floor, as well as dirty dishes on the floor near the ware washing machine. COS: Dirty dishes and food were moved to be at least 6 inches off of the floor. Education: Items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination.

Observed (2) lights out under hood not functioning. One light did not have bulb in it, the other light needs to have the bulb replaced.