Tacos Don Pancho

Observed chicken being thawed in sink without running water as well as shrimp being thawed in a small container without running water in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Running water added. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water.

Observed two small container being stored with bottom (nonfood contact surface) directly on top of diced tomato and cut jalapeno in prep top cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Containers removed, diced jalapeno and tomatoes discarded. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces shall not come in contact with food.

Observed container with eggs being stored above cilantro in reach in cooler in main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management moved eggs to the bottom of cooler. CA: Chicken products must be stored at the bottom of cooler to avoid cross contamination.

Observed handwashing sink in bar area did not have soap at the time of this inspection. COS: Management added soap. CA: All handwashing sinks shall be provided with soap.

Observed several food items (Salt, spicy salt, rice, salsa) being stored uncovered throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered food items. CA: All food items must be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Observed sanitizer bucket in server area had a chlorine concentration below the allowed 50 - 100 ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: Management remade chlorine solution at the appropriate concentration. CA: Chlorine sanitizer solution shall be kept at a concentration of 50 - 100 ppm to avoid contamination.

Observed both ice bins where left open in the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Management closed ice bins. CA: Ice shall be protected from splash, dust, or other contamination.

Observed soda gun nuzzle displaying buildup in the bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager sent soda gun nozzle to be washed. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned as necessary to prevent food contamination.

Observed that sanitizer buckets in kitchen area were showing a sanitizer (chlorine) concentration below the allowed 50 ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager refreshed and checked new concentration in both sanitizer buckets. CA: Chlorine sanitizer shall be kept within the allowed concentration range of 50 ppm - 100 ppm to prevent contamination.

Observed at the time of inspection that the facility does not have a covered trash can in the women's restroom. CA: Management stated that a covered trash can will be acquired and supplied to the women's restroom.

Observed ceiling panels in kitchen area showing signs of water damage, and other stains at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed shell eggs in contact with cilantro in RI cooler in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Owner separated food items and discarded potentially contaminated cilantro. CA: Told manager that eggs should be stored separate from vegetables to prevent cross-contamination. Owner stated that they will do so.

Observed sink leaking water when used in the outdoor back area at the time of this inspection. PIC clarified it was a pipe that needed replacing. CA: PIC stated pipe will be replaced.

Observed small bowls being used instead of scoops inside bins in the kitchen area. COS: Owner removed bowls and stated they will get scoops. CA: instructed owner about the importance of scoops to prevent contamination. CA: Owner

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility soda fountain located in the front food service area next to the register displayed significant buildup on a food contact surface. COS: Management had the surface cleaned and sanitized immediately. CA: Management stated that the staff will be trained to clean the surface at an increased frequency to provide a sanitary surface.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had no sanitizer inside of sani buckets during operation. COS: Management created multiple sanitizer buckets for use. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to properly create appropriate strength sanitizer buckets before they begin working with food or on food contact surfaces.

Observed during the course of this inspection that Reduced Oxygen Packaged fish was completely thawed without removal from the reduced oxygen environment. COS: Management discarded the fish. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to either open the package to air before thawing or completely remove the fish from the package.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had raw shell eggs stored above other food products. COS: Management rearranged the eggs to be stored below other food items. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to store raw shell eggs below all other food products.

Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple food items had tongs and scoops stored inside of them with the handles touching the food product. COS: Management removed utensils from all items when identified. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to properly store all utensils that are in food with the handles above the food and not in direct contact.