Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe

Inspector's notes

Establishment stores salsa in large plastic bins which are too large to be cleaned in 3 compartment sink or warewashing machine. Current bins will be not be used and will be replaced with a smaller alternative that can be properly cleaned between uses. Please ensure 3 compartment sink is large enough to accommodate at least 50% of the largest piece of food contact equipment used. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed flautas, corn, queso, and diced red cabbage in the middle cold holding unit at the cook line with internal temperatures of 46-47*F. Ambient air temperature taken of the unit was 47*F with a min/max thermometer. Per PIC the food had been in the unit since noon. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. This is a 2nd consecutive repeat Priority violation.

Inspector's notes

Observed an ambient air temperature of 47*F in the middle cold holding unit, utilizing a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. In-person reinspection will be on Tuesday, November 25th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed diced tomatoes, shredded chicken, and Pico de Gallo in the middle cold holding unit at the cook line with temperatures between 47-48*F. Ambient air temperature taken of the unit was 48*F with a min/max thermometer. Per PIC the food was placed into the unit this morning at 10:30am. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed an ambient air temperature of 48*F in the middle cold holding unit at the cook line using a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Please have a technician service the unit and email the inspector the invoice by Friday, June 13th. The PIC will utilize the walk-in in the meantime. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed food debris/build-up occurring inside of equipment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a tomato-based salsa in a large bin, located in the walk-in cooler, with a carton of half and half inside of the salsa. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. PIC assumes when the half and half was being stocked this morning it may have fallen into the salsa. All adulterated food was voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed Pico de Gallo, cut tomatoes, guac with tomato, cooked green chilis, and cooked beef and chicken chimis in the right-most cold holding unit at the cook line with internal temperatures ranging from 52-59*F. Ambient air temperature taken of the unit is 66*F with a min/max thermometer. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below to prevent the growth of pathogens. All TCS foods improperly cold held were voluntarily discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed an ambient air temperature of 66*F in the right-most cold holding unit at the cook line using a min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC will utilize the walk-in cooler until the unit has been serviced by a professional technician. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed more than 10 small flies in the back prep area near the hand sink. When pests are found professional pest control should be utilized. Please have a professional pest control technician service the establishment for small flies and email the invoice to the inspector by Friday April 26th. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Priority Foundation-7-202.12 (C), Pf: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator Observed a can of pesticide underneath the handwashing sink in the bar. A restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136 Definitions, (e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, in other words, only a licensed pest control technician can apply pesticide to prevent possible contamination. PIC voluntarily discarded the pesticide. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-501.111 (A-B, D), C: Controlling Pests; Monitoring Observed 4 house flies near the soda and tea machines in the back of house. Please utilize professional pest control and deep cleaning to prevent pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection