Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant

Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials

Observed cardboard on the bottom shelves of the tables in the ware washing area and prep area.

Plumbing system not constructed of approved materials

Observed tape on the piping of the hand sink along the cooks line. Person in charge removed the tape.

Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code

Observed a box of single service lids stored on the floor in the dry storage room past the ice machine.

Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.

Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in two different areas inside the walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged the meats to the correct shelving.

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue

Observed dust build-up on the fan guards inside the dry storage walk-in cooler room.

Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.

Observed there to be no quat sanitizer made for the cooks or prep line. Person in charge made a sanitizer bucket for each area with a concentration of 200-400ppm.

Restriction & Storage for Medicines - Medicines that are not necessary for the health of Employees were allowed in a food establishment or were not labeled and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

Observed a tube of burn gel stored above bunker freezers along the cooks line and isopropyl alcohol stored with dry food along the expo line. Person in charge removed both items.

Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits

Observed grease build-up on the ansul lines and hood vents above both fryers and flat top grills along the cooks line. Person in charge was able to have the hood vents cleaned (Corrected on-site). Observed grease build-up in between the small flat top grill and stove along the cooks line.

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

Observed dust build-up on the ceiling vents inside the men's and women's restrooms. Person in charge was able to clean both vents.