LA CABANA

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Note: Observed accumulation of debris on can opener. PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized can opener @ time of inspection. PIC instructed to clean more frequently to preclude accumulation of debris.

11-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Note: Observed multiple pans of cheese dip to be cooling on a rack in open air. PIC informed inspector that cheese dip had been made at 12:45 PM (inspector asked at 12:55PM). PIC moved all pans to WIC to ensure proper cooling could be achieved.

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or Note: Observed ice scoop sored on top of ice machine. PIC washed, rinse and sanitized ice scoop then placed in a food-grade safe container for in-between uses.

Bulk ice machine has buildup of mold-like substance on the inside walls. Drop and disinfect this machine before refilling with fresh ice. Place machine on a more frequent cleaning schedule.

Bottle of blue fluid and light purple fluid observed in use were not labeled. PIC corrected by labeling bottles with working chemical names.

Chlorine test strips not provided upon request at warewashing machine. PIC took a picture of EH test strips and placed an order before PIC left establishment.

Raw shrimp, raw steak, and raw chicken found stored in main kitchen prep area in an ice bath next to grill uncovered and subject to contamination. COS- PIC informed and covered items.