| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
2
|
PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site during majority of inspection. |
|
13
|
1.50
|
Food separated and protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P. Observed whole raw fish stored below raw beef. CDI - rearranged.
3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed tub of sliced cheese uncovered. Other pans of uncovered food (chicken, sauces, plantains) had been left uncovered last night to cool, as they should be, but should have been covered when staff returned this morning to begin work. |
|
21
|
3
|
Proper date marking and disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed expired food - tub of beans dated 3/13. CDI - voluntarily discarded.
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed several cooked items from last night were missing date marking - cooked chicken, cut lettuce, cut cabbage. CDI - items dated for last night. Discussed with PIC, who said she will work with evening staff to ensure date marking is in compliance. Foods will have to be voluntarily discarded if this occurs next inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION. |
|
23
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf. Observed menu has consumer advisory on all shrimp and fish dishes even though PIC states that none of the fish is undercooked. Ceviche contains fully cooked shrimp as well. PIC states that all Lempira restaurants in the county share the same menu and that menus are being rewritten now. VR - verification required. Fish must either have a parasite letter of assurance when undercooked OR the menu must be edited to remove the disclosure asterisk. |
|
33
|
1
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
•3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed bus tub holding 4 bags of frozen cheese mixture was sitting on the counter for about 20 minutes. CDI - Explained proper thawing methods to employee and then to PIC. Bags were placed into a shallow pan and allowed to thaw under running cold water in the prep sink. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
35
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one spice shaker and one squeeze bottle not labeled with name of food. |
|
45
|
0
|
Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed damage to cooler doors. Observed split gaskets on prep cooler near cook line. |
|
47
|
0
|
Non-food-contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed soiled fans inside walk in cooler, soiled shelving inside coolers, some soiled cooler gaskets. |
|
52
|
0
|
Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster missing one lid. Observed one additional trash can uncovered and holding bagged garbage. |
|
53
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed some missing and loose baseboards in bar area.
6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed better cleaning needed around edges of floor and inside can wash. |