GORDITAS Y BURRITOS CORREAS

Observed containers of TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods cooling while fully covered. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrective Actions: Manager uncovered all TCS foods and added ice to aid in cooling process.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried and observed to be wet nesting.

After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Corrective Actions: PIC immediately instructed employee to space out equipment to allow air drying.

Observed mop stored on floor not allowing proper air-drying. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Note: PIC arranged mop to allow proper air-drying.

Observed employee drink not stored in designated area. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Note: PIC moved drink to designated area.

Observed light for vent hood not shielded. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Note: PIC will provide shielding for light bulb.

Observed lid to dumpsters to be in disrepair and partially missing. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. Note: PIC will call to get dumpsters serviced.