LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES - BREAKFAST

Observation: Observed multiple dirty pans/ utensils stored in handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: The dirty pans/ utensils were moved to the 3-compartment sink to be properly cleaned/ sanitized.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (yogurt, cream cheese) cold-holding above 41 deg F in reach in cooler in main kitchen. Significant ice build-up was noted on the back of the cooler and the digital temperature read 50 deg F during inspection.
Corrective Action: PIC was notified. TCS items that were in the cooler greater than four hours were discarded. The cooler was put out of service with sign. The cooler must be serviced by a licensed technician and rechecked by the Health Department before use.

Observed bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored in cabinet with bowls. CA: Discussed with PIC keeping chemicals separated from food and food contact surfaces PIC relocated peroxide bottle and cleaned bowls.

Observed broken mounted soap dispenser at handwash sink in front food service area. CA: PIC will have hand soap dispenser repaired. PIC will use second handwash sink for washing hands.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (yogurt, cream cheese) cold-holding above 41 deg F in front food service cooler. Significant ice build-up was noted on the back of the cooler and the digital temperature read 54 deg F during inspection.
Corrective Action: PIC was notified. TCS items that were in the cooler greater than four hours were discarded. The cooler was put out of service with sign. The cooler must be serviced by a licensed technician and rechecked by the Health Department before use.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (yogurt) cold-holding above 41 deg F in main kitchen side by side refrigerator. The ambient TMD showed 56 deg F during inspection.
Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All TCS items in the unit were discarded. The unit was put out of service with sign. The unit must be serviced by a licensed technician and rechecked by the Health Department before use.

Observed lack of CFSM supervision and monitoring of food service employees as it pertains to multiple risk factors and food safety guidelines. Corrective Action: Educated on CFSM responsibility to ensure all employees who handle, or have responsibility, for handling food have sufficient knowledge of safe preparation and service of the food. CFSM should train all kitchen employees on basic food safety requirements.

Observed unlabeled bucket of toxic chemical (bleach water) stored in handwashing sink in front food service area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. The bucket was labeled with its common name and relocated to a designated area in the kitchen.

Observed no suitable thermometer to measure the internal temperatures of TCS foods after reheating foods or to monitor cold and hot holding temperatures. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. A suitable thermometer will be purchased and made readily accessible to measure the internal temperatures of foods.