A routine inspection was completed, the following observations were made:
- Coolers 4C or colder; freezers -16C or colder; and thermometers present.
- Hand sink stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- Domestic dishwasher present that has NSF/ANSI 184 designation. When using the dishwasher, the "Sanitizing" cycle MUST always be used.
- Bleach sanitizer in spray bottle had [Cl2] of 200ppm.
- No expired foods for sale or in use.
- Salsa verde and tamalas are made only on the weekend. Batches of salsa verde made to last 4-5 days, about 40 tamales are made and sold the same day. Discussed the process to made the food items, approved. No other foods are to be made without approval from our office.
- No frying of any kind shall occur, and no cooking of any proteins is allowed in the kitchen due to lack of ventilation. Baking, steaming and boiling of vegetables is allowed. Steaming of precooked proteins is allowed.
- General sanitation level is satisfactory.
- No signs of pests.
- Foods stored in food grade containers; covered; labeled; 6" off the floor on shelves; and in groups.
- FoodSafe certified staff present.
- Repackaging of dry foods are being done. Proper labels must be placed on the repackaged bags, the labels must have:
1) The name of the store
2) Address of the store
3) Phone number of the store
4) The name, or what is in the bags
5) The weight of the bag
**A follow-up inspection will be conducted to see the completed renovations and the reorganized and decluttered kitchen.** |