Chef Luis Mexican Food & Grill

Observed cooked pork tamales thawing on the countertop. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less. Employee moved tamales to the reach cooler to complete the thawing procedure.

Observed food handler prepping foods while wearing wrist jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Employee removed the wrist jewelry.

Observed the lid on the outside grease receptacle open. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: Contain food residue and are not in continuous use or with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. Employee closed the lid.

Observed food handler prepping foods while wearing wrist jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Employee removed the wrist jewelry.

Observed back door propped open during inspection. Outer openings shall be closed at all times to avoid entry to pests. Close the back door.

Observed no paper towels dispensing from the paper towel dispensers at the hand washing sinks in the main kitchen. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels. COS: Person in charge replaced the paper towels at the hand washing sinks.

Observed single use cup being used to dispense corn in the main kitchen. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. Obtain scoop with handle.

Observed an employee's backpack being stored on top of drinks used for customers. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Place personal items away from items used for customers.

Observed multiple employee cups and open bottles within the prep area of the kitchen. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. Employee discarded the containers.

Observed food handler prepping foods while wearing wrist jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Employee removed the wrist jewelry.

Observed food handler with a beard greater than one-half inch in lenght preppring food items. 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. Obtain appropriate beard restraint.

Observed single use bowl and cup being used to dispense salt and other seasonings in the main kitchen. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. Obtain scoop with handle.

Observed the lid on the dumpster open while trash stored inside. 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.