EL JALISCO

Observed multiple dented cans with damage to the seal area on the cans. Cans were in the regular canned food area and not separated to NOT be used. Recommended setting an area up with a sign labeled "Dented Cans, Do NOT Use". PIC set an area up at time of inspection and placed damaged cans in the area to be returned and not used.

Observed some ice crystals forming on packaged food items inside walk-in cooler. All food items were frozen and safe, but also observed bad gaskets on door to freezer and door jam in need of repair. Recommended placing something weighted against the door to be sure it stays closed tightly. Also recommended frequent temperature checks of food items and if any food item thaws, cook immediately and serve or discard.

Observed bad gaskets on walk-in freezer and also door jam in need of repair. Repairman has already been contacted and I will re-check August 28 to verify repairs. Equipment shall be constructed of durable materials and shall retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Observed 2 containers of cilantro stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be stored covered and protected from possible overhead contamination.

Observed lid left open on outside garbage dumpster. Lids shall remain closed to prevent possible intrusion of pests/rodents.

Observed Diced Tomatoes, mixed vegetables, and shredded lettuce at 47 degrees fahrenheit in the prep top cooler in the main kitchen. Except during preparation, TCS cold holding food shall be held at 41 degrees fahrenheit or cooler. HVAC company was coming on day of inspection to repair another reach-in cooler, so I recommended they have prep top checked also at that time. The food items were placed on ice inside the prep top at time of inspection and temperatures will be monitored frequently to ensure proper temperatures are being held.

Observed a container of salt and a container of sugar not labeled with common name. Any food item container that is not easily identifiable, shall be labeled with the common name of the food.

Observed wet wiping cloth buckets with no sanitizer. CFSM and I mixed buckets together to be sure they understood how to properly mix sanitizer and use test strips to test levels.

Observed multiple garbage cans in the men's and in the women's restrooms with no lids and also observed the grease trap outside and the dumpster outside with lids left open while not in use. When not in use, these shall be kept closed.

Observed the ice scoop laying on top of the ice machine with the food contact surface directly on the ice machine and not in the ice scoop holder provided on the side of the ice machine. Ice scoop shall be stored in the ice scoop holder provided between uses.

Observed mops stored leaning against the wall in the mop sink and chemical storage room. Between uses, mops shall be hung on the mop hangers provided so they can air dry.

Observed a plastic container full of Taco Salad shells that was broken and had a large hole in the bottom of it. Equipment and utensils shall be constructed of durable materials and shall retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC had an employee remove the taco salad shells and place them in a new container.

Observed a large area of the tiled wall by the back door that was missing. Wall covering shall be nonabsorbent, light colored and attached so it is easily cleanable. PIC stated that they are in the process of having the wall repaired and replaced with a different material.