EL TEJADO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Observed wiping cloth used for cleaning lying on the counter in the front kitchen area, Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. COS the wiping cloths were placed in the bucket between usage correctly.

Observed the sliding door open on the dumpster , 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. COS the sliding door of the dumpster will bw closed.

Observed the filter above the flat with heavy grease buildup The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. The manager will have the filter schedule to be cleaned by 04/30/2026

Observed the chlorine sanitizer in the bucket in the sink was stronger than 100 PPM above 150 ppm., ) 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) . COS the sanitizers was corrected and was under 100ppm and needed.

Observed a employee wearing a watch while prepping in the kitchen area, 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. COS The manager will ensure that watches are not worn while prepping in the kitchen area.

Observed wiping cloth used for cleaning lying on the counter in the front kitchen area, Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. COS the wiping cloths were placed in the bucket between usage correctly.

Observed cooked cheese being stored in R.I.C. at a cold holding temperature of 50-degree Fahrenheit, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roast cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection COS the cheese will be discarded.

Observed chemicals for the dishwasher stored on the floor in in the kitchen area, Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed COS all chemical container will stored on a rack under the dish machine.

Observed the cheese dip that was not properly cooled the night before at 46-degree Fahrenheit in the R.I.C.,. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:

(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and

(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. COS the melted cheese use for dipping was discarded

Observed the filter above the flat with heavy grease buildup The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. The manager will have the filter schedule to be cleaned by 11/15/24

Observed sunlight coming through under the bottom of the backdoor of the restaurant, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by having a solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. The manager will have the door sweep replaced with a longer one to remove the light completely.

Observed chemicals for the dishwasher stored on the floor in in the kitchen area, Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed COS all chemical container will stored on a rack under the dishmachine.

Observed a employee wearing a gold bracelet while prepping the kitchen area, all employee are not allowed to wear any jewelry in the kitchen while prepping, cooking or cleaning, except for a solid wedding band is only allowed in the kitchen area. COS employee removed the bracelet from their wrist while in the kitchen. corrected on 9/26/23

Observed sunlight coming through under the bottom of the backdoor of the restaurant, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by having a solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed the filter above the flat with heavy grease buildup The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. The manager will have the filter schedule to be cleaned by 10/10/23

Observed light cover missing on the light bulbs in the dry storage area, , light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. The light shield will be replaced by 10/15/23