BODEGA ULTIMA

Observed two separate containers of milk and ambient temperature on bar cooler nest to coffee machine at 54 degrees F for cold holding. C/A - repair cooler so that it holds at or below 41 degrees F for cold TCS items even in opening and closing door constantly. COS - manager moved milk to working cooler.

Observed food stored on counter being held at 63 degrees F (Cut Lettuce) and 54 degrees F (Sliced Tomatoes) being held at room temperature. C/A - store all TCS food in coolers that can cold hold below 41 degrees F. COS - manager had food moved to cooler.

Observed food stored on counter and in steam well left uncovered. C/A - cover all food while storing. COS - manager covered food.

Observed knives only being cleaned once per day. C/A - food prep utensils should be cleaned and sanitized every four hours. COS - kitchen manager clean and sanitized knives.

Observed black build up in ice machine. C/A - clean more frequently to prevent build up. COS - manager had food surface of ice machine cleaned.

Observed unlabeled buckets being reused for sanitizer without being relabeled. C/A - ALWAYS relabel container when reusing them, especially when using old food containers to hold sanitizer. COS - manager labeled sanitizer buckets.

Observed TCS food in ice bath and prep top cooler ranging from 41 - 67 degrees F for cold holding. C/A - keep all food at or below 41 degrees F for cold holding. COS - items had new ice baths made where they had drained and ice was added to prep top cooler.

Observed dirty spoon in front handsinks and no sap at read handsink. C/A - use sinks only for handwashing and keep them fully stocked. COS - manager cleared and stocked sinks.

Observed rusty shelf in walk in cooler C/A - clean and replace to get rid of rust.

Observed mop sitting in mop sink. C/A - hang mop head up to air dry so mildew will not grow.

Observed cheese, sliced tomatoes, and cut Roma tomatoes above 41 degrees F for cold holding in prep top coolers. C/A - use ice or lower temp to insure all TCS foods in cooler stay below 41 degrees F for cold holding.

Observed drink glass and drink left in one handsink near front counter and no soap at handsink near dish washer.
C/A - keep handsinks stocked and free for handwashing only.

Observed ice scoops in both ice wells behind bar left in ice. C/A - store scoops outside of ice to prevent accidental hand contact with food.

Observed mop left sitting in mop bucket. C/A - hang mop so it can air dry to avoid mildew build up.

Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. C/A - use mat or replace stripping around door to prevent ice build up.

Observed food in the walk in cooler and on counter in kitchen C/A - cover all food in storage.

Observed no indication on test strips. C/A - insure that sanitizer and test strips match in order to check sanitizer levels.

OBSERVED CHLORINE LEVELS IN SINK & SANITIZER BUCKETS AROUND 10PPM. C/A: CHLORINE SANITIZER LEVEL SHOULD BE MINIMUM 50 PPM.

OBSERVED FIVE EXPIRED CARTONS IN WIC. C/A: ENSURE ALL EXPIRED FOOD IS THROWN AWAY.

OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING STORED OVER VEGTABLES AND FRUITS INSIDE WIC AND RIC. C/A:ENSURE PROPER FOOD STORAGE ORDER AND GET ALL FOOD OFF THE FLOOR.

OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING STORED OVER VEGTABLES AND FRUITS INSIDE WIC AND RIC. C/A:ENSURE PROPER FOOD STORAGE ORDER AND GET ALL FOOD OFF THE FLOOR.

OBSERVED TCS FOOD IN RIC AND PREP TOP COOLER OVER 41F. C/A: KEEP FOOD IN COOLERS WHILE NOT BEING USED AND HAVE COOLERS MAINTENANCED.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS IN RIC AND PREP TOP COOLER LEFT OPEN WHILE NOT IN USE. C/A: KEEP PREP TOP COOLER CLOSED WHEN NOT ACTIVELY USING. ALL CONTAINERS IN RIC SHOULD HAVE SOME TYPE OF COVER.

OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES AND OVER FOOD ITEMS. C/A:HAVE CLEANING SUPPLIES /CHEMICALS STORED AWAY FROM ALL FOOD ITEMS AND ITEMS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.

OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES AND OVER FOOD ITEMS. C/A:HAVE CLEANING SUPPLIES /CHEMICALS STORED AWAY FROM ALL FOOD ITEMS AND ITEMS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD.

OBSERVED EXPIRED TEST STRIPS. C/A: GET NEW TEST STRIPS.

OBSERVED FOOD SCATTERED ON KITCHEN FLOOR. C/A:INCREASE CLEAING INTERVALS.

Observed multiple foods being stored in boxes on Walk in cooler floor. C/A : All foods must remain at least 6" off of the floor at all times.

Observed food items in prep cooler closest to dish machine and in WiC stored without covering. C/A: Store all foods with covering to protect against contamination.

Observed Toxic substances being stored near hand washing sink. All toxic substances must be stored and separately.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. advised mgr to store soiled linen in sani buckets

Observed plastic lid and wiping cloth in kitchen handwashing sink. COS: Items removed. C/A: Handwashing sinks are for hand washing only.

Observed large prep cooler in kitchen not holding adequate temperature for food storage. COS: Ice buckets placed in prep cooler, temperature sensitive items moved. C/A: Service unit ASAP, keep ice in unit to help cool items.