Chepas Tacos & Hot Dogs

Inspector's notes

Observed beef broth in the reach in prep refrigerator in a clear container with 109 degrees F at time of the inspection. Per the owner, the beef broth was made at home, and place in the refrigerator for secure transport. Discussed the person in charge that food prepared in a private home may not be used or offered for human consumption in a food establishment. item was embargo. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked meat in a large pan with internal temperature of 121 - 130, sitting on the stove top, and also a cooked pan of beans with internal temperature of 127-130 degrees, sitting by the flat grill. Per the operator, the meat was cooked 30 minutes prior to this inspection and placed on the stove top for hot holding without any heat due to not wanting it to burn. As for the beans, it was cooked 30 minutes prior to the inspection, and they were going to turn on the steam table for hot holding. Discussed with the person in charge that, except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. The meat was placed on the hot grill, and the steam table was turn on for hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed in used utensil sitting in a pan of cheese with the handle touching the cheese, located in the reach prep refrigerator, and also a utensil sitting in a cooked pan of rice on the stop top, with handle coming in contact with the rice. Discussed with the person in charge that in-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed large jugs of drinks such as horchata, outside the unit for serving. Discussed with operator that all all cooking, processing, preparing, grilling, assembly, storage, and service of any food or beverage shall be conducted inside the permitted vehicle. Operator corrected by removing drinks and placing them inside the unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed prepackages of raw meat in the reach in refrigerator, sitting on the top rack over prepackages ready to eat food. Discussed with owner, that raw food shall be arrange below ready to eat food to prevent any possible cause of cross contamination. Operator corrected by rearranging items in the fridge. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed no temperature measuring devices to check food temperature during operation. Discussed with owner that food temperature measuring devices shall be available during operation and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure their accuracy to check food temperatures. Operator corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed no sanitizer solution during this inspection. Discussed with operator that sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Operator corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed salad bar and agua fresca, such as horchata outside the unit on a table at time of inspection. Discussed with the owner that food preparation shall be simplified to reduce excessive steps where food may become contaminated during holding for service. The person in charge corrected by putting items inside the unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.