Salvadoreno Restaurant

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked rice and chicken tamales being hot help but having internal temperatures of 110-125*F. Person in charge states these foods were placed to hot help less than an hour prior to the inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Some raw beef at 35 degrees F was thawing in cold water in the food-prep sink, but without being under cold-running water. The manager then put the meat in a container and put it under cold-running water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Two sacks of beans were stored directly on the floor in the storage area. Do not store food items directly on the floor. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed perforated acoustic ceiling tiles over kitchen and back prep areas above the ice machine and coolers. Observed flooring worn to aggregate in kitchen beneath the 3 comp sink. Observed a section of wall behind the food prep sink that has completely eroded through the drywall. Observed organic growth on the drywall. All floors, walls, and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to add FRP, stainless steel or equivalent to the wall to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Remove eroded drywall, replace and provide FRP or equivalent to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed dust surrounding the overhead vents in the kitchen. Clean ceiling prior to the next routine inspection and maintain cleaned. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed perforated acoustic ceiling tiles over kitchen and back prep areas above the ice machine and coolers. Observed flooring worn to aggregate in kitchen beneath the 3 comp sink. All floors, walls, and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to add FRP, stainless steel or equivalent to the wall to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed perforated acoustic ceiling tiles over kitchen and back prep areas above the ice machine and coolers. Observed flooring worn to aggregate in kitchen beneath the 3 comp sink. All floors, walls, and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to add FRP, stainless steel or equivalent to the wall to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Core-3-501.11, C: Frozen Food ------ Observed various pre-packaged ice creams soft to the touch in the dessert chest freezer by the door. All foods held at 41*F or below. PIC relocated ice creams to the back freezer at the time of inspection. PIC discovered the unit had been placed on the warmest setting and had the unit turned lower. Advised PIC to ensure that frozen foods remain frozen solid upon returning to the chest freezer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ----- Observed the 3 comp sink drain line extended below the flood rim of the floor sink. Discussed a 1" air gap is required above the floor sink. Correct prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ Observed perforated acoustic ceiling tiles over kitchen and back prep areas above the ice machine and coolers. Observed flooring worn to aggregate in kitchen beneath the 3 comp sink. All floors, walls, and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to add FRP, stainless steel or equivalent to the wall to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises ------ Observed broken ceiling tiles due to recent rain that had collapsed and was allowing water from the roof leak to splash on fresh, unwashed produce and on sealed boxes of containers. Advised PIC to ensure premises are not a source of contamination of food or food contact surfaces. Had PIC relocate produce and containers to another area where they could not become contaminated. Had PIC wash produce at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ------ Observed the mechanical slicer stored overnight with visible cabbage and carrot food debris on the blade, shoot and pusher. The person in charge stated that those utensils had not been in use today. The person in charge had the slicer cleaned upon request. Discussed with the person in charge about cleaning equipment used with TCS foods every 4 hours or sooner. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. ------ In the left reach in cooler in the main kitchen, observed a 5 gallon plastic container of cooling red salsa with internal temperatures ranging from 46-48*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Per date mark sticker, the salsa had been prepared yesterday and cooled overnight. Observed approximately 10 inches of cooling food. Observed the container stored on the lowest shelf. Ensure cooling from 135*F to 70*F is done in no more than two hours, and to 41*F or below in no more than four more hours. Cool most efficiently in shallow, uncovered pans in walk-ins, reach-ins or freezers. Since the salsa did not cool in the allotted 6 hours, the manager voluntarily discarded the improperly cooled salsa at the time of inspection (see embargo). Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ Observed perforated acoustic ceiling tiles over kitchen and back prep areas above the ice machine, veggie slicer and coolers. Observed flooring worn to aggregate in kitchen beneath the 3 comp sink that has been loosely covered with vinyl tiles. Observed rough painted walls behind the ice machine and veggie slicer/prep table in the back prep area. All floors, walls, and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to add FRP, stainless steel or equivalent to the wall to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd