La Santa Tacos y Mariscos De La 7 Calle

Inspector's notes

PIC only had scented laundry bleach available on unit at start of inspection, and did not have any other approved sanitizers on unit at time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Employee was able to rush to the store and bring back bleach of cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

CFPM was not present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Repeat Violation.

Inspector's notes

At start off inspection, observed laundry powder detergent being used at hand sink for handwashing. PIC did not have any other soap on unit. Operator was able to retrieve additional hand soap from another vendors for sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

PIC only had scented laundry bleach on unit with added whiteners on unit at time of inspection. No other approved sanitizers were present. Operator was able to retrieve additional plain bleach from nearby grocery store at time of inspection. Discussed approved use of sanitizers with the person-in-charge (PIC). Sanitizer must be used at concentrations and in an approved manner per manufacturer instructions, 40 CFR 180.940, and 40 CFR 180.2020. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Addl Notes: Operator had powder laundry detergent at their hand wash station in place of hand soap, and did not have nay other soap on unit. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, shall be allowed in a food establishment. Laundry soap was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

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

Inspector's notes

-- In deep freezer and reach-in refrigerator, observed diced tomatoes, shrimp, pico de gallo, cucumber, and cheese with temperatures ranging from 71°F-84°F. The person in charge (PIC) stated they just arrived an hour prior to the inspection (2:30 PM), and the refrigeration units have just been turned on. Per PIC, they will only be working for 4 hours due to high weather temperatures. The PIC stated all TCS items will be discarded if not sold within 4 hours. At the time of inspection, the TCS items were placed in an ice bath to rapidly cool items to 41°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator measured at 71°F at the time of inspection. See violation above. During the inspection, the ambient temperature of refrigeration units began to decrease after some time. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. The establishment has adequate refrigeration space to remain open. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple food items such as shrimp, sliced cucumbers, and cooked birria being stored directly in grocery bags. Reviewed approved food storage bags/wraps/containers with the person in charge (PIC). Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Requested the PIC place food items in approved food storage bags or containers at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

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

Inspector's notes

Upon entry, hand sink was blocked by a cooler and and display materials. Neither PIC or Inspector could reach hand sink to wash hands. PIC was instructed to remove the block and was informed that handwashing must be easily accessible to all employees. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed several trays of cooked shredded beef holding in reach in cooler at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and above. PIC explained they had been loaded into the cooler around 11 am. 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. Alternate meat was retrieved from commissary and all TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a squeeze bottle at the hand sink area with a pink liquid. Per operator the liquid in the squeeze bottle is hand soap. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Operator labeled the squeeze bottle at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed cut onions and cooked beef stored directly in a plastic to go grocery bag at time of inspection. Discussed with operator that all food shall be stored in food grade containers. Owner placed the cut onions and cooked beef in a food grade container. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

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.