Mambo's Cafe

Observed several temperatures above 41 F at the drink station and the grill prep line. PIC moved the item to the walk in cooler and discarded items that weren’t made today

Observed uncovered lemons, limes and salsa at the drink station. CA - PIC will ensure all food is covered.

Observed a sanitizer solution below the recommended range. The recommended range is 200 - 400 ppm. 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P PIC had the sanitizer remade.

Observed a black mold like substance on teh baffle of the ice machine.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

PIC discarded the ice and had it cleaned.

Observed plantains slacking out of refrigeration.

Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate the temperature shall be held:

1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41° F (5°C) or less; or

2. At any temperature if the food remains frozen.

PIC discarded the plantains

Observed that the current scored was not posted in the facility.

1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

PIC will this the most recent report.

Observed knives being stored between two fridges.

During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

PIC removed the knives to cleaned.

Observed cutting board that was heavily scored on the first fridge on the grill prep line.

Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

PIC will have this cutting board resurfaced.

Observed a pink mold like substance on the baffle of the ice machine in the main kitchen. EHs also observed a black mold like substances on the drink guns at the bar. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (iv) In 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: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice discarded and the ice machine cleaned.

Observed the blade of a can opener with food residue in encrusted on it.

Observed a RIC with an ambient temperature above 41F. See temp log for reading. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. PIC will contact vendor to have it serviced.

Observed several employees wearing watches during the time of the inspection. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC will ensure all staff remove their watches before starting.