Tienda Y Restaurant Arely

Observed ice scoop laying inside the ice machine. Keep scoop stored handle up inside the ice machine or place it inside a covered storage container outside of the machine. PIC placed scoop back on holder.

Observed 5 boxes of frozen shrimp and a bag of chicken wings being unthawed on back counter. Explained 3 methods of unthawing, 1: under running water less than 70 degrees, 2: unthaw inside a cooling unit, 3: if its part of the cooking process.

Observed no test strips being used at the 3-compartment sink. Advised manager to obtain test strips for sanitizer solution to properly monitor concentration.

Observed moldy/slimy lettuce (several heads) in reach in cooler that were spoiled. Discard of bad lettuce heads to prevent sickness. EXACTLY THE SAME AS LAST INSPECTION!

Observed pork ribs being unthawed at room temperature. Must be unthawed under running water less than 70 degrees

Observed shell eggs being stored directly over ready to eat foods, lemons and oranges. Keep eggs stored on bottom shelf of unit at all times.

Observed moldy/slimy lettuce (several heads) in reach in cooler that were spoiled. Discard of bad lettuce heads to prevent sickness

Observed ice scoop laying inside the ice machine. Keep scoop stored handle up inside the ice machine or place it inside a covered storage container outside of the machine. Also observed bowls used as scoops in flour, rice and salt. Scoops need to be used and stored in a way to prevent contamination (handle up).

Inspection report not posted, must keep most current inspection posted.

Observed ice scoop in direct contact with ice, must keep handle in upright position or store in a way to prevent contamination.

Hand wash sing lacking drying provisions. Handwash sink must be supplied with hot water, soap, and drying provisions at all times.

Observed bins of rice, flour, dry beans without lid being used. All foods must be kept covered at all times to prevent contamination.

Observed ice scoop laying inside the ice machine. Keep scoop stored handle up inside the ice machine or place it inside a covered storage container outside of the machine. Also observed bowls used as scoops in flour, rice and dry beans. Scoops need to be used and stored in a way to prevent contamination.

No hanging thermometers present. Hanging thermometers need to be provided in all cooling units so temps can be monitored not to go above 41 degrees.

Observed flour, paper towels, spices and dry beans being stored on the floor of the back storage area. All foods and food related items are to be stored 6 inches above the floor.

Observed rodent droppings on and around bags of flour and dry beans. This area needs to be properly cleaned and foods in that area need to be discarded.

Observed back screen door with large gap on the bottom allowing for pest entry. Need to replace or repair.

Observed ice scoop laying inside the ice machine. Keep scoop stored handle up inside the ice machine or place it inside a covered storage container outside of the machine.

Observed raw shell eggs stored directly over RTE foods, lettuce onions, broccoli. Keep raw uncooked eggs always on the bottom shelf of the cooling unit to prevent contamination.

6-1 A Noted out of temp food items on the self serv salad bar = all cold hold items are to be 41 degrees F or less.

6-2 Noted prepared food items in the reach in cooler with no use by dates.

15 C Observed old residue and build up on stove tops and frame work of equipment.

17 C In main kitchen section wall surfaces had old build up = improved cleaning needed.