| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
1.50
|
Food separated and protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed a large amount of items stored uncovered in walk in cooler. CDI-lids provided. |
|
19
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed al pastor and chicharron hot holding below 135F in steam well. PIC stated items held in table since morning. CDI-discarded. REPEAT. Only half points taken as huge improvement noted in hot holding temperatures. Only two items out of 20+ items hot holding below 135F. |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper date marking and disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 a large amount of items with incorrect date, some items made today were re-labeled with correct date. Other items voluntarily discarded. |
|
26
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer buckets without labels. CDI-labeled. |
|
31
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed large container of salsa verde cooling in deep plastic container. According to PIC, item within cooling parameter. CDI-explained to employees to break product down into thin shallow portion and cool uncovered in walk in cooler. REPEAT. Cooling poster left for employees. |
|
33
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed raw meat thawing on counter at room temperature. |
|
39
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed chlorine sanitizer too strong in buckets. |
|
41
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed handle of scoop stored down in ice. REPEAT |
|
42
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans wet stacked. |
|
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 broken tiles around can wash. |