El Metate Mexican Restaurant 4

Observed 4 food containers of shredded chicken (47, 51, 52) above 41F stored inside the walk in cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F. Corrected on Site (COS): PIC discarded the food items.

Observed clean containers stored with old label stickers still on them. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Remove all old labels and adhesive from containers before washing. Remove labels and adhesive and rewash, rinse, and sanitize containers.

Observed several containers stacked wet in the storage area. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. Recommend pyramid stacking of containers before stacking.

Observed numerous chemical spray bottles unlabeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Label chemical bottles with their common name.

Observed numerous food ingriendents: flour, cornmeal, seasonings and other food items not labeled with its common name. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Label food containers with its common name.

Observed a large air gap at the bottom of the rear door. outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along closed solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Have the door threshold repaired.

Observed a sticky fly trap with flies attached in the food prep area. . Insect control devices shall be installed so that:The devices are not located over a food preparation area. Remove fly trap from the food prep area.