El Potro

Observed ice in handwashing sink in kitchen area by soda fountain at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager informed staff to stop dumping ice in handwashing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Observed that dishwasher was producing a chlorine sanitizer solution of 10ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: EHS instructed manager to switch to washing dishes manually using a chlorine sanitizer solution within the allowed range of 50ppm to 100ppm. CA: Dishwasher shall produce a chlorine solution within the allowed range of 50ppm to 100ppm to properly sanitize dishes.

Observed a sanitizer bucket with a soap solution which had no sanitizer in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager added chlorine to said solution. CA: Sanitizer buckets shall be used with a sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration range to avoid contamination.

Observed several TCS items (Beans, pastor, beef, chicken, salsa, butter) being cold held at a temperature range of 43F to 44F in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated that all out of temp TCS items will be discarded. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above to avoid contamination.

Observed an extension cord in direct contact with a taco salad edible bowl in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Person in charge moved extension cord and discarded bowl. CA: Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.

Observed two containers with menudo and one with with flan being stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Person in charge covered food items. CA: All food must be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Observed sanitizer bucket in main kitchen was bellow the allowed concentration range of 50 to 100 ppm for chlorine sanitizer. COS: Person in charge changed the sanitizer solution and checked to make sure the new one was at the proper concentration. CA: Chlorine sanitizer solution shall be kept within the allowed range of 50 ppm to 100 ppm.

Observed that many food items in the steam drawers were kept uncovered in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all items. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food where it is protected from splashes, dust, and vertical contamination.

Observed three opened containers in WI cooler, and 2 opened bags in RI freezer (back) at the time of this inspection. CA: When storing food in packages, containers, or wrappings these must be covered at all times to prevent vertical contamination.

Observed a bottle of alcohol, and two boxes of band aids being stored above the veggie sink in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: First aid items should be stored in a kit or a container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had chopped tomatoes stored in an ice bath next to the grill at 49 deg f. COS: Management discarded the item. CA: Management stated that the chopped tomatoes will be stored in the approved prep top cooler instead of on an ice bath.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dumpster had a lid open. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to close the lid of the dumpster after disposing of trash.

Observed during the course of this inspection multiple foods uncovered on/in steam table and walk in cooler. COS: PIC had items covered. CA: Management stated that they will retrain employees to store all food covered unless in immediate use.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has steaks "cooked to order" on their to go menus but no consumer advisory located on said menu. CA: PIC stated that they will make management aware of the lack of advisory statement so that they can have new menus made and have it added.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had burn cream and cough drops stored over food prep areas. COS: Management had these items relocated. CA: PIC stated that they will re train staff to properly store all medicines away from food/food prep areas to reduce risk of contamination.

Observed during the course of this inspection ROP fish completely thawed while still in the reduced oxygen environment. COS: PIC had the fish Discarded. CA: PIC stated that employees will be trained to remove ROP fish from the reduced oxygen environment before thawing.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility did not have covered trash cans in the women's restroom. CA: Pic stated that they will tell management so that they can supply the women's restroom with covered trash cans.