Rinconcito de Alex EL Paisa

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• Code 06Food properly thawed

  Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

  Observed raw whole muscle beef, pork tenderloin, and chicken defrosting in preparation sink and three compartment sink in standing water. Operator drained water and began defrosting in running water during time of inspection.

  Fixed on the spot

• Code 08Food protection and cross-contamination

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

  Observed containers of chicken base stored to the left of exit door. Operator elevated containers 6 inches off of floor during time of inspection. Observed case of plantains on floor below preparation table. Operator removed case from floor during time of inspection. Observed case of pumpkin on floor below preparation table. Operator removed case from floor during time of inspection.

  Fixed on the spot

• Code 10In-use utensils properly stored

  Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

  Observed below preparation table in container of rice handle scoop submerged in uncooked rice. Operator removed during time of inspection.

  Fixed on the spot

  In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

  Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed during time of inspection.

  Fixed on the spot

• Code 12Handwashing and hygienic practices

  Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

  Observed employee drink in reach in cooler to the left of microwave. Operator discarded of employee drinks during time of inspection. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator discarded of employee drinks during time of inspection.

  Fixed on the spot

• Code 13Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry

  Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

  Observed operator engage in food preparation without hair restraint. Operator acquired hairnet during time of inspection.

  Repeat violation

• Code 14Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained

  Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

  Observed below preparation table no handle bowl used to dispense chicken base. Operator removed no handle bowl during time of inspection.

  Fixed on the spot

• Code 23Non-food contact surfaces clean

  Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

  Observed gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled with food debris. Observed preparation table at cook line soiled with food debris and accumulation of grease.

  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

  Observed door handles of reach in cooler to the left of microwave soiled with food debris.

  Repeat violation

• Code 29Plumbing and backflow prevention

  Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

  Observed leaking pipe at three compartment sink.

  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

  Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of steam table.

• Code 32Restrooms

  Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

  Observed at both bathrooms in dining area.

• Code 35Insects, rodents, pests and animals

  Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

  Observed gap at exit door of kitchen.

• Code 36Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation

  Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

  Observed accumulation of grease and food debris throughout kitchen.

  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

  Observed standing water on floor below reach in cooler to the left of steam table. Observed standing water below three compartment sink.

  Hole in or other damage to wall.

  Observed whole in wall behind mop sink.

  Repeat violation

  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

  Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris throughout kitchen area.

  Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.

  Observed accumulation of grease at hood system above cook line.