EL PATRON FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Observed gasket/seal on reach-in coolers near grill to be torn/in disrepair.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Actions: PIC to repair/replace gasket/seal as needed.

Observed several containers of food stored in reach-in coolers without covers. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Corrective Actions: EHS educated employees on importance of storing food covered. Food employees immediately obtained lids for all uncovered food.

Observed heavy accumulation of mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: PIC educated on importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the ice machine. PIC stated ice machine will be drained and cleaned at COB.

Observed several containers of food in cooling state while fully covered. Cooling Methods. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and 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: Employee immediately uncovered lids to allow heat transfer. See temperature log for cooling curves.

First Consecutive Repeat Violation Observed reach-in cooler gaskets to have accumulation of food debris and to be torn/in disrepair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Corrective Actions: PIC stated new gaskets will be ordered.

Observed working containers of food that were removed from original container and stored near grill not identified by common name. Food packaged in a food service establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. Corrective Actions: PIC instructed employee to label containers of food with common name.

Observed pre-rinse sprayer to be leaking when in use. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Corrective Actions: PIC stated hose for pre-rinse sprayer will be replaced.

Observed equipment not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning. Several stacks of food containers were stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. Corrective Actions: PIC arranged equipment so that proper air-drying will occur.

Single service articles are not being kept in the original protective package or are not being stored by using other means that afford protection form contamination until they are used. Single-service and single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. Corrective Actions: Employee immediately turned single-use articles so that they are protected from contamination.

Observed dumpster lid open. 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. Corrective Actions: PIC instructed employee to close lid to dumpster.

Observed reach-in cooler gaskets to have accumulation of food debris and to be torn/in disrepair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Corrective Actions: PIC stated new gaskets will be ordered.

Accumulated food debris was observed on the interior surfaces of the multiuse slicer when it was broken down for inspection. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Note: The slicer was immediately placed in the dish washing machine during the inspection.

Sanitizer buckets at waitress and Bar areas were observed with concentrations of bleach beyond 100ppm. 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or

2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P Both solutions were discarded and new solutions were prepared that measured between 50 - 100ppm of chlorine.

Observed containers of queso sauce to be cooling while tightly covered.

1. Cooling shall be accomplished by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

2. 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, Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

COS: PIC voluntarily removed lids from queso containers during the inspection.

Observed a hole in the ceiling, located above the hot water heater, and broken tile in front of the walk-in cooler. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to put in a work order to get the ceiling and floor tiles fixed.

Observed ware-wash machine to reach an internal temperature of 109F. The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type ware-washers that use chemicals to sanitize may not be less than 120ºF (49ºC). PIC to place a "DO NOT USE" sign on ware-wash machine and use the 3-compartment sink until ware-wash machine is fixed.

Observed 2 broken tiles with standing water. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to put in a work order to get the tiles replaces.