LAS PALMAS MEXICAN BAR & GRILL

Observed bleach concentration in spray bottle above the maximum ppm for food contact surfaces used on food prep table. CA: Chlorine sanitizer concentrations must be testable and in the minimum to maximum ppm for food contact surfaces. COS: pic discarded and remade chlorine sanitizer and re-tested. (50-100 ppm)

observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F in glass cooler in main kitchen (food at 52-54 degrees F) CA: discussed cold holding with pic COS: PIC discarded all food from cooler and will have cooler repaired/replaced and re-checked by health dept before food can be held in cooler

Observed soda gun dispenser in bar with black build up. CA: discussed cleaning procedures and frequency with pic COS: Pic cleaned dispenser during inspection

Observed torn gasket on prep coolers. CA: discussed replacing torn gaskets with pic-pic will replace

Observed gaskets with food debris build up. CA: discussed cleaning gaskets with pic

Observed ceiling tiles in dish room not cleanable. CA: discussed replacing ceiling tiles in all food prep/storage areas with cleanable, nonabsorbent tiles with pic

Observed multiple containers of potentially hazardous TCS food (salsa) not cooled to 41 degrees within 4 hours. The containers of salsa were labeled as prepared at 7:44 PM on 3/24/2024. At the time of the inspection, all the pans prepared in that batch measured 48 F or more. Corrective Action: PIC was notified and educated on proper cooling methods, locations and time limits. Because these items were prepared the night before and were greater than 4 hours old, all pans of salsa were discarded. PIC to retrain all staff.

Observed multiple live roaches on top of the dishwasher in dish room. Corrective Action: Discussed importance of regular pest control and cleaning around and behind equipment with PIC. PIC was able to provide copy of most recent visit from Orkin (2/29/2024). PIC will contact Orkin to come back and treat dish room/

Observed several holes in the walls in dish area of the main kitchen. Food debris and black build-up was also observed on the walls and floor of this area. Corrective Action: Discussed cleaning procedure and frequency of this area with PIC. This area should be thoroughly cleaned within the week. The walls should be repaired by correction date. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed multiple open boxes of raw fish stored above ready to eat foods in reach in freezer. CA: Discussed and educated PIC and food service employee on proper separation and storage of raw animal foods. The PIC designated a food service to reorganize the freezer.

Observed spray bottle of chemical in dishwash area not labeled with the common name. CA: Discussed and educated PIC on labeling all chemicals with their common name. PIC labeled the spray bottle.