El Meson del Paraiso Restaurant

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• Code 06Food properly thawed

  Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

  See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler across from rice cooker 9 units of corvina defrosted in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Employee discarded of fish during time of inspection Observed in reach in cooler across from rice cooker 12 units of tilapia defrosted in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Employee discarded of fish during time of inspection

• Code 08Food protection and cross-contamination

  Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

  Observed below hand wash sink Chicken soup pot on floor. Operator removed pot of chicken soup from floor and stored on shelf.

  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

• Code 10In-use utensils properly stored

  Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

  Observed utensils to serve cooked rice in standing water measuring 97°F. Employee heated water to 146°F.

  Fixed on the spot

• Code 12Handwashing and hygienic practices

  Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

  Observed employee water bottle over preparation across from cook line. Operator removed water bottle during time of inspection.

  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

• Code 14Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained

  Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

  Observed grooved cutting boards above preparation tables across from cook line.

• Code 16Dishwashing facilities and test kits

  Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

  Observed old labels on metal containers above three compartment sink.

  Repeat violation

• Code 24Clean equipment storage and air drying

  Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

  Observed pots above fridge unit to the right of kitchen entrance not inverted.

  Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

  Observed wet nest at metal containers above three compartment sink.

• Code 36Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation

  Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

  Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on walls throughout kitchen area.

  Repeat violation

  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

  Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.

  Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.

  Observed accumulation of grease on hood system above cook line.

  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

  Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen area.

• Code 40Employee personal belongings

  Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

  Observed personal cellphone on preparation table across from cook line. Operator stored away phone during time of inspection.

  Fixed on the spot