COCINA LATINA

Violations (12)

• 5

  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit available.Corrective Actions: Ensure to acquire a bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedure.

• 6

  Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use

  Observed an employee cell phone on a prep table. Employee moved phone.Corrective Actions: Ensure employee items are not stored on food contact surfaces.

• 10

  Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible

  Observed hand sink was blocked by a sanitizer bucket. Observed hand sink in the front did not reach 100°F.Corrective Actions: Ensure hand sink is clear and accessible at all times. Ensure all hand sinks reach 100°F.

• 15

  Food separated and protected

  Observed raw chicken stored above veggies in the prep cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure to follow proper storage guidelines to prevent potential contamination.

• 23

  Proper date marking and disposition

  Observed several food items with no date stickers.Corrective Actions: Ensure every food item is date marked.

• 35

  Approved thawing methods used

  Observed raw fish in a prep sink at 78°F. Employee states fish was thawed earlier this morning. Fish was stored in ice for rapid cooling.Corrective Actions: Ensure frozen foods are thawed under refrigeration or under 70°F running water. Ensure foods are rapidly cooled or cooked once thawed.

• 41

  Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

  Observed a damp wiping cloth stored on a prep table.Corrective Actions: Ensure wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer buckets between use.

• 44

  Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

  Observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. Observed unclean utensils stored below a prep table in the back.Corrective Actions: Ensure ice scoops are stored in an easily cleanable container. Ensure utensils are properly cleaned before storing them.

• 47

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

  Observed heavily damaged gasket on prep cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure to replace gasket.

• 52

  Sewage and waste water properly disposed

  Observed floor drain for the front hand sink is clogged.Corrective Actions: Ensure floor drain is unblocked.

• 55

  Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

  Observed a large gap under the back door.Corrective Actions: Ensure to repair gap.

• 56

  Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

  Observed exposed glass bulbs in the prep area. Observed heavy grease accumulation on vent hood.Corrective Actions: Ensure glass bulbs are covered by a shatterproof covering. Ensure to clean vent hood.