EL MANANTIAL HONDURAS RESTAURANT LLC

Observed raw beef and raw chorizo stored on shelf directly over raw shrimp and raw fish. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw beef and chorizo were moved to bottom shelf not be stored over raw shrimp and fish.

Observed cheese sticks, chicken nuggets and toast in reach-in freezer uncovered. Food items previously mentioned were not actively cooling. CA: Foods must be covered except when cooling. COS: No contamination was observed. Food items were covered.

Observed clear spray bottles used to store chemicals without a common name label. CA: Working containers used for storing toxic materials shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. COS: PIC labeled the spray bottles with chemical common names.

Observed sanitizer bucket in main kitchen with chlorine sanitizer above manufacturers recommendations, greater than 200 PPM. CA: Chemical sanitizers shall be used according to manufacturers recommendations. COS: Sanitizer bucket was refilled, 100 PPM chlorine.

Observed wet sanitizer towel stored on cutting board and by grill. CA: Wet sanitizer towels shall be stored in sanitizer solution in between uses. COS: Sanitizer towels were taken to dirty linen container.

Observed TCS food reading below 135F in the warmer cabinet (fried chicken=119F and 120F). CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food items above were placed in the warmer cabinet about 30 minutes ago. TCS food items were rapidly reheated on the stove to 165F or above for 15 seconds.

Observed handwashing sink at back of kitchen lacking paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink must be provided with paper towels. COS: Paper towel dispenser was refilled with new roll of paper towels.

Observed interior of ice bin at soft drink station soiled with black buildup. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return for follow-up inspection to verify ice bin has been cleaned to sight and touch.

9/5/2025: Verified interior of ice bin has been cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed food employee handle soiled knife with gloved hands and then handle clean knife with same gloved hands. Corrective Action: Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.

The person in charge could not provide documentation or demonstrate awareness of the five symptoms and 6 illnesses that relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Corrective Action: Provided copy of employee health policy. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/07.

Observed interior of ice bin and drink machine diffusers soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/07.

Observed drying rack shelving and work table soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of shelving and work table.

Observed cups not properly air-dried before being stacked. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, cups were arranged to allow for air-drying. Discussed allowing items to air dry before stacking.

Observed wood table by warewashing area needing to be painted or sealed. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, work order placed to have wood table painted or sealed to be nonabsorbent.

Observed cooler gaskets and interior of reach-in coolers/freezers soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clen. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

Observed water slow to drain at 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink at front food service area. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed. Will perform informal follow-up on Jan 10.

Observed multiple pieces of equipment not in use and needing to be removed from establishment: cooling unit, warmer cabinet, and fryer. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have items removed from establishment. Will perform informal inspection on Jan 10.