El Amigazo Mexican Food

Inspector's notes

Observed the following TCS food products stored in the main standing refrigerator: Carne asada (52'F), Al pastor (51'F), red salsa (49'F). Per PIC these items were made last night, cooled at the commissary kitchen and stored overnight, and moved into the mobile food unit this morning. During set up they were placed on a counter-top for about 10-15 minutes. PIC stated that all these items will be reheated for hot holding prior to beginning service. 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. 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

In the hot holding unit, a container cooked beans had an internal temperature of 120*F and a container of cooked rice had an internal temperature of 102*F. The person in charge (PIC) did not have food probing thermometer to check temperatures. 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.

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A food probing thermometer for checking cold or hot food was not found. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection.

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A commissary log was not found during inspection. The person in charge (PIC) stated it was left at home. Please provide a copy of the commissary log for a re-inspection. MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c - Mobile food establishments shall provide a commissary agreement to the Department upon request, at permit issuance or renewal, and as a part of the documents submitted during plan review for a new permit. Ice cream vendors that only sell or dispense individually packaged, commercially processed items are exempt from providing a commissary agreement. Addl Notes: A commissary agreement was not found at the time of inspection. The person in charge (PIC) stated the the commissary agreement was left at home. Please provide a commissary agreement for a re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed raw red meat stored above RTE (ready-to-eat) bottled beverages in the fridge unit. Operator was informed that raw meat should be stored beneath any RTE items to prevent any potential cross-contamination events. Operator rearranged fridge to place raw meat items on the bottom shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

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Observed a bag of soft white cheese and a mixture of cabbage with tomatoes in the fridge unit recorded at 72*F. Operator indicated that the cheese and cabbage with tomatoes was just placed back inside the fridge unit after a rush 20 minutes prior to time of inspection. Operator was informed that all TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) food items must be kept below 41*F for food safety. Operator placed food items on ice and altered fridge settings to ensure temperature is below 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

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Observed the fridge unit holding at 64*F. The operator was informed that all cold-holding units must be able to keep food below 41*F in order to ensure food safety. Operator altered the temperature settings of the fridge and the ambient temperature was reduced to 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. The CFPM presented during inspection was expired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed raw chicken stored directly in a plastic to go grocery bag at time of inspection. Discussed with owner that all food shall be stored in food grade containers. Owner placed the raw chicken in a food grade container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Operator could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Operator had a food handlers card. Provided operator with accredited websites to obtain CFPM. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed raw chorizo and raw bacon stored above RTE (ready to eat) salsa and shredded cabbage in the standing refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.