La Quinta Inn & Suites

Observed a employee drinking from a pink metal mug in the kitchen area, 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. COS the employee removed the metal mug from the kitchen area.

Observed a container of dishwasher cleaner stored on the floor in the kitchen area, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored ) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. COS the manager placed the container of dishwashing cleaner on stand in the kitchen

Observed countertop cooler not cold holding properly at 50-degree Fahrenheit to keep the item under 41 degrees Fahrenheit, adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. The manager will make a call and have maintenance company come check the small countertop cooler by 1/22/26

Observed mildew on the chute of the ice machine where the ice out of the machine to be used, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. The kitchen manager will clean the chute of the ice machine 8/25/25

Observed a employee drinking from a metal mug in the kitchen area, 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. COS the employee removed the metal mug from the kitchen area.

Observed a container of dishwasher cleaner stored on the floor in the kitchen area, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored ) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. COS the manager placed the container of dishwashing cleaner on stand in the kitchen

Observed the employee wearing a watch while prepping and cleaning 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 employee removed the watch from her wrist.

Observed a container of dishwasher cleaner stored on the floor in the kitchen area, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored ) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. COS the manager placed the container of dishwashing cleaner on stand in the kitchen

Observed a employee drinking from a plastic cup with no lid or straw in the kitchen area, all employees are allowed to drink only from a single service cup with a lid and straw in the kitchen area. The employee removed the cup from the kitchen area.

Observed mildew on the chute of the ice machine where the ice out of the machine to be used, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. The kitchen manager will clean the chute of the ice machine 11/21/24

Observed mildew on the chute of the ice machine where the ice out of the machine to be used, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. The kitchen manager will clean the chute of the ice machine 9/1/24

Observed boxes of lids stored on the floor in the kitchen area, Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored. COS the manager will have the boxes off the floor and placed on crates in the kitchen area.

Observed the mop stored in the mop bucket over night after usage, Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplied. The manager will inform the employee that the mop need to air dry after usage. corrected on 8/31/24

Observed cream cheese at 46 degrees, yogurt at 46 degrees, butter at 46-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 roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS the cream cheese, butter and yogurt were placed in the freezer for rapid cooling to get back down to 41 0r below .

Observed mildew on the chute of the ice machine where is dispense ice, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. The kitchen manager will clean the chute of the ice machine by5/30/24

OBserved counter top cooler not cold holding properly to keep the item under 41 degrees Fahrenheit, djustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. The manager will have the cooler checked and repaired by 6/10/24

Observed butter and cream cheese on the countertop cold holding at 48 degree Fahrenheit in the food service area, all PHF must be cold held at 41 degree Fahrenheit or lower to prevent the food from becoming contaminated. COS the P.I.C place the butter and cream cheese in the freezer to reduce the temperature to 41 degree or lower.

bserved the kitchen doesn't have a food safety manager in the kitchen, Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. The manager will get the kitchen manager to take the test to be certified by 3/30/24

Observed a plastic container of milk stored on the front counter cooler not protected correctly, Consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods shall be provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination. The manager will get the proper container to self service milk in the front service area

Observed unwrapped apples on the self-service counter area of the hotel near the kitchen, . Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. COS all apples will be wrapped in plastic. co

OBserved counter top cooler not cold holding properly to keep the item under 41 degrees Fahrenheit, djustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. The manager will have the cooler checked and repaired by 2/28/24

Observed the kitchen doesn't have a food safety manager in the kitchen, Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. The manager will get the kitchen manager to take the test to be certified by 12/15/23

Observed the handwashing station being blocked by a table in the kitchen to prevent the employee from washing there hands correctly, ) Where to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. The table needed to be removed so employee can wash there hands in the hand washing station correctly.

Observed mildew on the chute of the ice machine where is dispense ice, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. The kitchen manager will clean the chute of the ice machine by 11/23/23

Observed the health inspection not posted in the kitchen area for the customer to view, The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. The owner will post the most current food inspection report by 11/22/23

Observed cup being stored on the floor in the dry storage area of the kitchen,Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. d single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: ii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until. The kitchen manager will have the boxed reomoved off the floor in the kitchen area. corrected by 11/24/23

Observed the kitchen doesn't have a food safety manager in the kitchen, Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. The manager will get the kitchen manager to take the test to be certified by 9/15/23

Observed mildew on the chute of the ice machine where is dispense ice, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. The kitchen manager will clean the chute of the ice machine by 8/16/23

Observed cup being stored on the floor in the dry storage area of the kitchen,Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. d single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: ii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until. The kitchen manager shall stored the boxes on crates off the floor. corrected by 8/16/23