El Mañanero

Inspector's notes

Observed pans of roasted red chili salsa in a hot holding unit with internal temperatures as measured using a probe thermometer ranging from 108°F-120°F. According to the person in charge, the salsas had been in the unit for less than 2 hours and were reheated to 165°F and hot held at 135°F at time of 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee that was working on the cooking line cracking raw eggs into a pan. The employee dropped the broken eggshells onto the floor, and was then observed grabbing the broken eggshells off the floor, removing their gloves, grabbing a new set of clean gloves and then blowing into the glove to inflate the glove for easier donning. The employee was instructed to remove their gloves and wash their hands at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a gallon of milk, French toast mix with egg, Greek yogurt and sliced cantaloupe in a small, refrigerated prep unit with internal temperatures ranging from 50°F -52°F. It was observed that the gasket on the unit was damaged and hanging loosely on the door. According to the person in charge, the foods had been in the unit for less than 4 hours and were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly chill down to 41°F. Discussed with person in charge to repair the gasket and if foods are kept in the unit, that they are kept on ice baths until the unit itself can be serviced/repaired. The establishment has sufficient cold holding capacity for safe operation. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed a personal bottle of water that was stored inside of the ice machine that is also the ice used for beverages. The water bottle was removed from the ice machine and the ice around the bottle was embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge that ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as an ingredient in any food/drinks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.