Popo's Fiesta del Sol

Inspector's notes

0ppm Chlorine concentration found at automatic dishwasher at time of inspection. Dish machine was actively in use at time of inspection. Discussed with operator to ensure use three compartment sink until repairs are made for adequate chlorine concentration. Operator proceeded to fill 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Technician was contacted at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Internal temperature ranging between (46 degrees F to 61 degrees F) for various (pico de gallo, eggs, cream, cheese, sliced tomatoes, guacamole, lettuce) Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. TCS food observed to be stored in prep-refrigeration unit located at cook line. Discussed with operator to ensure TCS foods are cold held at 41 degrees F or below. Per operator, TCS foods in unit had been placed in unit at 10:30am. Discussed with operator TCS foods are no longer safe for human consumption and shall be discarded within 4hours. Operator proceeded to discard items held past the 4hours at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Ambient temperature of 46*F for prep-refrigeration unit at cook line. Discussed with operator to ensure unit cold holds at 41degrees F or below prior to use for TCS foods. Operator contacted technician at time of inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted by 8/12/26 to verify adequate cold holding. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive ice buildup on the fan, along the door seal, and accumulating on food boxes in the walk-in freezer. Please remove ice to prevent food contamination and equipment failure. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple pieces of food equipment including strainers, choppers, and a can opener with food debris on them. The equipment was put away and stored with other equipment on the "clean" storage rack. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. A staff member rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized the pieces of equipment at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a tray of cooked Chile Relleno located on a speed rack out at room temperature along the cook-line registering internal temperatures ranging between 71°-73°F. Per manager, the Chile Relleno had been cooked and kept out on the speed rack since 10am, more than 4 hours after the time of observation. Cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. The manager voluntarily discarded the food item at the time of inspection. Discussed utilizing Time-As-A-Control as an alternative with the manager. Provided guidance in person and via email. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed multiple 5-gallon buckets of cooked salsas located in the walk-in refrigerator with a discard date of May 11th, 3 days prior to the time of observation. Per manager, the salsas were prepared on May 5th. Ready-To-Eat (RTE)/Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). The manager voluntarily discarded the salsas at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dirt, dust, and other food debris throughout the kitchen area. Notable areas include along the Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) wall and ceiling near A/C vents, along the sides of refrigeration unit near the large mixer, and inside microwaves. The establishment shall clean the kitchen area and associated equipment at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dirt, dust, and other food debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.