Filiberto's Mexican Food

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

3-501.15 (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. WIC Observed large plastic bins of beans and diced potatoes in the walk in refrigerator. Both items temped at 40 F and were datemarked with yesterday's (Sun 8/16/26) date. Reminded Person in Charge to ensure items cooked in large batches (such as potatoes and beans) are rapidly cooled in smaller containers. Facility has an ice machine - recommend after cooking the items they be put into smaller containers which are then placed in ice baths to rapidly cool. Provided cooling handout and log.

Food Temperature Control

Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

4-202.11 (A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH; (2) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have SMOOTH welds and joints; and (5) Except as specified in (B) of this section, accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods: (a) Without being disassembled, (b) By disassembling without the use of tools, or (c) By easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches. Ice machine Observed the top lip of the ice bucket was cracked and broken

Utensils, Equipment and Vending

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

6-501.11 PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. ceiling near prep counter Observed HVAC in ceiling near the rear prep counter was still leaking water into a bucket on the floor. Instructed PIC to put in a work order to have the leak repaired. Leak was near, but not over, the prep table. Instructed PIC to have the leak repaired within the next 10 days.

Physical Facilities