Tacos El Paisa - Extension

Observed handwashing sink not accessible for convenient use due to having a prep table directly in front of it. Observed blender and lids stored in hand sink. Observed hand sink not draining properly. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf

3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf COS: Person in charge moved prep table to allow use of handwashing sink. Items were removed from hand sink. Sink was allowed to drain properly.

Observed large reach-in cooler with ice build up around the fan. Observed internal thermometer reading 50*F. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf

Priority foundation item must be corrected within 10 calendar days.

Observed the handwashing sink in the base of operations without hand drying provisions. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS PIC put paper towels by the handwashing sink.

Observed multiple items withut discard dates located in all of the reach in coolers in the base of operations. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and exept as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41 degrees Ferenheight (5 degrees celcius) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS PIC added discard dates to the food items.

Observed bundles of cilantro in the three compartment sink located in the back building of the base of operations. Also, observed PIC utilizing the three compartment sink to wash the cilantro. 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 consumptions in ready-to-eat form. COS PIC moved cilantro to the vegetable sink.

Observed raw meat blood at the bottom of the reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer located across from the prep table in the base of operations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Must be corrected within three days.

Observation violation came from the base of operation inspection. Please refer to the base of operation inspection for detailed observation and corrective action.

Observed carnitas (cooked)/prepped on August 23, 2023, without a discard date, in the reach-in cooler in the base of operation. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. The PIC added discard dates to the food items.

Observation violation came from the base of operation inspection. Please refer to the base of operation inspection for a detailed observation and corrective action.

Observed bleach removed from its original bottle and placed in a working container (spray bottle) not labeled in the main kitchen in the base of operation. 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 bottle with the chemical's common name.