Agave Bar and Grill

Observed diced tomatoes cold held in prep-top cooler above 41 degrees F (See temperature log). Rule: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Corrective Action: PIC discarded.

Observed hand washing sink next to the dish machine with a metal item stored in it. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Person in charge removed item from the hand sink.

Observed chemicals (acid, bleach) moved from their original containers into a working spray container not labeled with the common name. 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. Person in charge directed employees to properly label working containers.

Observed chemicals removed from their original containers stored in a working container, spray bottles, and not labeled within their common name. 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. The PIC labeled the spray bottles storing the chemicals with their common name.

Observed chemical sanitizer, chlorine, in bucket behind the bar area concentration too strong. Observed chemical sanitizer concentration reading at 200 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) P, or

2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations.

The PIC had food employee fix new chemical sanitizer bucket to read the correct concentration.

Observed all of the chemical sanitizing buckets with sanitizing solution in them stored directly on the floor throughout the food establishment. 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. The PIC had food employees remove containers off of the floor.

Observed food employee behind the bar wash/rinse fruit off in the 3-compartment sink behind the bar area instead of the vegetable prep sink in the main kitchen area. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. The PIC told the food employee and washed/rinsed remaining fruits in the main kitchen area in the sink dedicated for fruits and vegetable prep only.

Observed several food containers near the warewashing machine and adjacent to the warewashing machine wet stacking. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. PIC had food employee rearrange the food containers so that they could properly air-dry.

Observed the food establishment without the testing kit/device needed to check the concentration of chlorine-based solutions. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Must correct within 10 calendar days.