TACO MADRE MEXICAN GRILL

Observed employees actively preparing food without hair nets. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Note: PIC instructed employees to obtain proper hair restraints during the inspection.

Observed the men's restroom hand sink to reach a peak temperature of 75F.

A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

Note: PIC voluntarily closed the men's restroom and placed a do not use sign on the door. Sign was placed on women's door to notify this is a unisex restroom until men's hand sink is repaired.

Observed the shredded lettuce to be cooling, while being tightly covered.

Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods.

Note: PIC voluntarily removed lid, so that the shredded lettuce could cool properly.

As the Health inspector entered in kitchen, two big metal bowls were observed stored on the floor in front of the hand sink in the kitchen, making the hand sink inacessible for use.

511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf Note: Manager immediately removed the two bowls and the Health Inspector was able to wash his hands.

Water damaged wall was observed under the hand sink beside the Walk in refrigeration unit in the kitchen.

The ceiling light fixture above the Beverage dispensing unit was observed to be missing a light shield.

Observed used mop sitting in mop bucket after use. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. COS: PIC voluntarily placed mop in a position where it it able to air-dry.

Observed hand sink in the main kitchen to have an empty white tub stacked on top and an empty, red sanitizer bucket inside the hand sink.

1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Inspector removed both buckets.

Observed several food items to not be covered throughout the food establishment. 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. COS: PIC voluntarily placed lids on food items during inspection.

Observed the meat prep sink to be disconnected from the wall. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to inform owner to ensure that the sink is fixed.