El-Ximador

Observed raw chicken being thawed in the prep sink under running water at 70 degrees F or less, then the water was turned off by an employee.

CA: Water was turned back on and allowed to run over the thawing chicken.

Observed a container of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen area.

CA: Item was placed on a shelf by an employee.

Observed rows of to-go pans (aluminum) stored unprotected and without any overhead protection on a storage rack above the hot line.

CA: Items were inverted by PIC.

Observed heavy grease build up in between the grill and Pull Out Cooler.

Observed an employee food item stored in the Reach In Cooler (lidded), above facility food (lidded).

CA: Item was moved under the food product.

Observed milk sitting in water bath at 63 degrees F.

Observed rice that had been cooked and left to cool at 123 degrees F, alongside several other containers that were at proper temperature. Corrected on site: Employee placed rice containers on hot holding stove.

Observed thawing raw chicken at room temperature.

Observed cup used as scoop stored in seasoning, with the entire cup touching the paprika.

Observed employee water bottle on prep counter. Observed speaker found on top of plate near clean dish area.

Observed an employee washing vegetables in the hand sink when I entered the kitchen area.

Observed scoops stored in food product, with the handle touching the food product (salt). Observed a cup being used as a scoop for seasoning on the shelf in the kitchen area.

Observed scoops stored in food product, with the handle touching the food product (salt). Observed a cup being used as a scoop for seasoning on the shelf in the kitchen area.

Observed heavy food debris build up in between the grill and Pull-Out Cooler in the main kitchen area. Observed heavy food debris on walls behind and floors under equipment throughout the facility.

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered throughout the facility:

1. Stuffed peppers in the Walk In Freezer.
2. Salsa in an ice bath at the chip station.
3. Diced onions, shredded cheese and shredded lettuce in the Walk In Cooler.
4. Taco shells at the hot hold line.

CA: Items were covered by PIC.

Observed rows of to-go pans (aluminum) stored unprotected and without any overhead protection on a storage rack above the hot line.

Observed food debris on floors under shelves/equipment throughout the facility. Observed heavy food debris build up in between the grill and Pull-Out Cooler in the main kitchen area.

Observed no quat available/to be pulling in 3-compartment sink or Sani-buckets. CA: Employees are to use bleach in 3-compartment sink and Sani-buckets until adequate quat sanitizer is pulled/fixed. PIC is reaching out to company to have fixed.