ANEJO GRILL

Observed improper vertical storage of raw animal foods in WIC (raw steak and raw chicken stored above raw pork) and improper horizontal storage in prep top cooler by grill (raw chicken behind raw steak). CA: All raw animal foods shall be stored according to minimum internal cook temps. COS: PIC rearranged both coolers to proper storage order. Posters provided (spanish and english).

Observed improper vertical storage of raw animal foods in WIC (raw steak and raw chicken stored above raw pork) and improper horizontal storage in prep top cooler by grill (raw chicken behind raw steak). CA: All raw animal foods shall be stored according to minimum internal cook temps. COS: PIC rearranged both coolers to proper storage order. Posters provided (spanish and english).

Observed pans of pico de gallo and diced tomatoes actively cooling in tightly covered containers in RIC, and chiles being cooled on stove top not under an active cooling method. CA: Actively cooling foods shall not be tightly covered while actively cooling. Items being cooled must be closely monitored to ensure critical control points are being met and under active cooling methods. COS: PIC removed coverings from pico and diced tomatoes and moved to WIC; chiles were placed on ice to actively cool.

Observed employee personal items (jackets, bags) stored on shelving and prep counters. CA: All employee personal items shall be stored in a designated area in order to prevent potential contamination of facility equipment or food. COS: PIC relocated employee items to proper area.

Observed interior of ice machine with black build up.

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS: PIC will have employee deep clean ice machine.

Observed glass cleaner spray bottle stored on racking with clean plates and utensils.

CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

COS: PIC removed glass cleaner.

Observed racking used to store clean dishes worth dried built up food debris.

CA: PIC had employee clean racking.

Observed no certified food safety manager (CFSM) at facility during time of inspection. CA: Food service establishment must have a CFSM during all hours of operation. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up on 8/18/25).

Observed handwashing sink not equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85F. CA: Handwashing sinks must have tempered water with a minimum temperature of 85F. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return (follow-up inspection on 6/20).

6/23: Handwashing sink has been repaired.

Observed food working containers (seasoning, margarine, sugar) not labeled with food common name. CA: All foods outside of their original container must be labeled with food common name. COS: Employee assigned to label working food containers.

Observed pack of opened cookies and bottle of coffee stored in main kitchen by cooking equipment. CA: Employee items must be stored in designated area to prevent contamination. COS: Food was discarded.

Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods in reach-in cooler. Raw steak stored directly on-top of salsa, and raw bacon stored over cheese. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, no contamination was observed PIC rearranged foods according to cooking temperatures, with raw meat stored under ready-to eat foods. PIC was educated on proper storage order.

Observed ground beef and pico kept past 7 days from day of preparation. Ground beef prep date 11/18 and pico prep date 11/16 with inspection performed on 11/25. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, PIC chose to discard food items.

Observed tcs foods thawing using an unapproved method. Raw steak and raw chicken thawing on shelving at room temperature. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, food items were taken to cooler. Educated on proper thawing methods.

Observed bowls stored in pico and diced tomato containers in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, bowls were removed from pico and diced tomato containers. Discussed scoops to be used are to have a handles and not to be stored in containers.

Observed metal lemon squeezer paint chipping. Lemon squeezer not of a smooth and cleanable surface. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, PIC discarded lemon squeezer. Discussed purchase of new lemon squeezer.

Observed employee cell phones, medicine bottle and food stored throughout kitchen not in a designated and approved location whereas to not contaminate food or food prep surfaces. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee removed personal items from kitchen. Discussed having designated location away from food prep areas.

Observed no certified food safety manager at facility during time of inspection, and CFSM certificates at the facility were expired. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, facility must have CFSM by May 1, 2024.

Observed unapproved containers in the kitchen not stored in approved areas. Single service cup without a lid and a straw stored above preptop coolers. Plastic water bottle stored above prep top coolers. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, drinks were removed from kitchen. Discussed approved drinking containers that can be used in the kitchen and approved areas they can be stored.

Observed unpackaged food (shrimp)stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, ice and water were removed from shrimp container.