TACOS Y MARISCOS LA IGUANA

Violations (9)

• 3-304.11Critical

  3-304.11 Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens (P) Observed an open package of frozen octopus to be thawing in water the handwashing sink. Observed the bag was ripped open to allow water to hold in the bag while items were in the sink. Observed a serving spoon to also be held int he handwashing sink with the bag of octopus. Items were removed and PC educated about handwashing sink limitations.

  3-304.11 Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens (P) Observed an open package of frozen octopus to be thawing in water the handwashing sink. Observed the bag was ripped open to allow water to hold in the bag while items were in the sink. Observed a serving spoon to also be held int he handwashing sink with the bag of octopus. Items were removed and PC educated about handwashing sink limitations.

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• 3-501.14Critical

  3-501.14 Cooling (P) Observed chafin pans of rice, birria, enchilada sauce, and cabeza to be moved from the walk-in refrigerator to the reach-in refrigerator during the inspection. PIC confirmed the items were placed in the walk-in refrigerator to cool overnight so they can be moved to the reach-in refrigerator. Observed the facility does not have a procedures in place for proper cooling. Educated PIC about the cooling curve and the importance of proper cooling methods for food safety.

  3-501.14 Cooling (P) Observed chafin pans of rice, birria, enchilada sauce, and cabeza to be moved from the walk-in refrigerator to the reach-in refrigerator during the inspection. PIC confirmed the items were placed in the walk-in refrigerator to cool overnight so they can be moved to the reach-in refrigerator. Observed the facility does not have a procedures in place for proper cooling. Educated PIC about the cooling curve and the importance of proper cooling methods for food safety.

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• 3-501.16Critical

  3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) * See itemized list for specific items/locations* All items were voluntarily discarded by PIC

  3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) * See itemized list for specific items/locations* All items were voluntarily discarded by PIC

  Priority

• 7-101.11

  7-101.11 Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers (Pf) 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) Observed a spray bottle with no labels containing a purple liquid being stored on the shelf next to an open container of tostada. PIC confirmed the bottle contains Fabuloso cleaning product. PIC confirmed the tostada are for public consumption and being stored in the containers for easy access in case guests want extra chips. The container was stored on a shelf under the service station with other cleaning/utility products. Explained to PIC all cleaning containers must be labeled and not stored in direct contact with food items. PIC voluntarily discarded the tostada and labeled the bottle.

  7-101.11 Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers (Pf) 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) Observed a spray bottle with no labels containing a purple liquid being stored on the shelf next to an open container of tostada. PIC confirmed the bottle contains Fabuloso cleaning product. PIC confirmed the tostada are for public consumption and being stored in the containers for easy access in case guests want extra chips. The container was stored on a shelf under the service station with other cleaning/utility products. Explained to PIC all cleaning containers must be labeled and not stored in direct contact with food items. PIC voluntarily discarded the tostada and labeled the bottle.

  Priority Foundation

• 3-501.12

  3-501.12 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking (C) 3-501.13 Thawing (C) Observed octopus being thawed in the handwashing sink in standing water. Educated PIC on appropriate thawing methods and locations.

  3-501.12 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Slacking (C) 3-501.13 Thawing (C) Observed octopus being thawed in the handwashing sink in standing water. Educated PIC on appropriate thawing methods and locations.

  Core

• 2-102.12

  2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) During inspection, no food manager certificates were observed but multiple food handler certificates were observed. A certified food manager should be on staff while a kitchen or food establishment is operating. Upon next inspection, documentation of a certified food manager shall be shown to the inspector.

  2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) During inspection, no food manager certificates were observed but multiple food handler certificates were observed. A certified food manager should be on staff while a kitchen or food establishment is operating. Upon next inspection, documentation of a certified food manager shall be shown to the inspector.

  Core

• 6-501.112

  6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest (C) Observed dead insects throughout the store. Educated PIC on cleaning the areas from dead pests.

  6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest (C) Observed dead insects throughout the store. Educated PIC on cleaning the areas from dead pests.

  Core

• 2-102.11

  2-102.11(C)(2),(3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf) 2-103.11(M) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf) The Person in Charge (PIC) failed to demonstrate adequate knowledge and control of food safety practices related to the cooling and cold holding of Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods, as required by the 2017 FDA Food Code. The facility has been repeatedly instructed not to use the shared walk-in refrigerator for cooling TCS foods because the refrigerator is also used by the adjacent gas station. Frequent access by customers and gas station employees for purchasing and restocking results in repeated door openings and prevents the unit from maintaining conditions conducive to proper cooling. During the inspection, TCS foods were observed being held in the walk-in refrigerator, and foods removed from the unit were measured at approximately 44°F–46°F. The PIC had previously been informed of the improper cooling practice and had developed a corrective plan during the prior inspection; however, the plan was not implemented. The continued use of the shared walk-in refrigerator for cooling, combined with inadequate monitoring and improper cooling methods, demonstrates that the PIC has not maintained effective control over the identified food safety risk factors. These conditions demonstrate a failure by the PIC to demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between time/temperature control and foodborne illness prevention, including the required temperatures and methods for refrigerated storage and cooling of TCS foods.

  2-102.11(C)(2),(3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf) 2-103.11(M) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf) The Person in Charge (PIC) failed to demonstrate adequate knowledge and control of food safety practices related to the cooling and cold holding of Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods, as required by the 2017 FDA Food Code. The facility has been repeatedly instructed not to use the shared walk-in refrigerator for cooling TCS foods because the refrigerator is also used by the adjacent gas station. Frequent access by customers and gas station employees for purchasing and restocking results in repeated door openings and prevents the unit from maintaining conditions conducive to proper cooling. During the inspection, TCS foods were observed being held in the walk-in refrigerator, and foods removed from the unit were measured at approximately 44°F–46°F. The PIC had previously been informed of the improper cooling practice and had developed a corrective plan during the prior inspection; however, the plan was not implemented. The continued use of the shared walk-in refrigerator for cooling, combined with inadequate monitoring and improper cooling methods, demonstrates that the PIC has not maintained effective control over the identified food safety risk factors. These conditions demonstrate a failure by the PIC to demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between time/temperature control and foodborne illness prevention, including the required temperatures and methods for refrigerated storage and cooling of TCS foods.

  Core

• 6-301.12

  6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Observed the handwashing sink to not have any supplies to dry the hands. Staff and PIC stated they ran out of paper towel and have not restocked as yet. Explained the requirement to staff and PIC. PIC supplied the area with napkins until paper towel supplies are replinshed.

  6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Observed the handwashing sink to not have any supplies to dry the hands. Staff and PIC stated they ran out of paper towel and have not restocked as yet. Explained the requirement to staff and PIC. PIC supplied the area with napkins until paper towel supplies are replinshed.

  Priority Foundation