Los Mariachis III LLC DBA Fuego Y Mar

Inspector observed sanibucket at 0 ppm QAC in the 3-compartment sink while dishes were being washed. COS-PIC dispensed sanitizer into bucket at 200-400ppm QAC.

Inspector observed that the facility has food (that requires date marking) stored longer than 7 days. COS-discarded.

Inspector observed leaks at the hand sink (next to 3-compartment sink), hand sink at the bar had a continuous drip, vegetable sink had a continuous drip, and at the bulk ice machine.

Inspector observed that the facility has TCS food stored more than 24 hours that is not properly date marked; some items are marked with the date of preparation and some with both the date of preparation and discard date; some items are marked to be held for 8 days. COS-Labels corrected.

Inspector observed that the hand sinks in the main kitchen are not sealed to the wall.

Observed bar reach-in coolers with no TCS food stored in them that are not maintaining temperature; observed equipment gaskets and doors not properly maintained/broken (chefs drawer and walk-in cooler door).

Observed that ambient thermometers in the reach-ins in the main kitchen were not accurate.

Inspector observed accumulation of dark-colored debris on the underside of the soda machine ice drawer.

Inspector observed areas of the floor in the storage hallway and in the walk-in cooler that are damaged; observed damaged ceiling tiles in the storage hallway.

Observed bottles of chemicals stored directly next to single-use items; observed containers of butane stored on top of reach in cooler and next to toppings at bar; observed sanitizer buckets stored next to bowls on shelves in kitchen. COS. All moved.

Observed expired cartons of milk stored in the reach in cooler in the back hallway. COS. Discarded.

Observed leak at the 3-compartment sink faucet.

Observed cracks in bulk container lids.

Observed pests throughout the entire kitchen, bar, and back storage hallway.

Observed employee drinks stored in reusable cups and coffee cups with lids but no straws. COS. All drinks removed. Employee drinks shall be in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed facility thawing raw shrimp under running water that was at 85 F and the raw shrimp was at 80 F. COS. Told PIC to cook immediately.

Observed that wet wiping cloths were stored on counters. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution.

Observed containers and cups stacked while wet.

Observed cardboard used to line the shelves in the back hallway storage area. COS. Removed.

Observed wood that is not sealed properly on the line; the butcher block seal has worn down.

Observed ceiling tiles that are porous and black in color; observed walls constructed of fake plants directly next to soft serve machine and cooler at bar..

Observed employee phone stored on top of reach in cooler. COS. Removed.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (see above temperatures). COS. Discarded.

Observed spray bottles of chemicals (bleach) with and over food on the shelves over the preparation sinks. COS. Moved.

Observed that the facility does not have verifiable means of showing employee health reporting requirement requirement acknowledgement.

Observed that the facility does not have a written plan nor the items needed to respond to a vomitous or diarrheal event.

Observed employee drinks stored in reusable cups without lids or straws that were stored on the preparation counter near the walk-in and above clean utensils at the expeditor station. COS. All drinks removed.

Observed containers of raw lobster and flan stored uncovered in the coolers in the rear alley storage; observed containers of tacos and taco bowls stored uncovered on the line; observed containers of elote and potatoes stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. COS. Covered.

Observed that the facility was attempting to thaw raw tilapia by placing it sitting in the bottom of the basin of the meat sink without being submerged in nor having running water over it; observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that is labeled for it to be removed from the packaging prior thawing that was stored thawed in the chefs drawer on the line. COS. Items removed; fish removed from packaging.

Observed that the rear door by the public restrooms is not self-closing and, when closed, has a large gap under the door.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted.

Observed containers stacked while wet at the dish pit.

Observed that the womens public restroom door is self-closing, but after self-closing it is not tight-fitting.

Observed areas of the floor in the storage hallway and in the walk-in cooler that are damaged; observed damage ceiling tiles in the storage hallway.

Observed employee phone on the shelf near the walk-in that was stored with food and clean utensil storage. COS. Removed.

Observed that the facility was storing raw ribeye with and above cooked meats, cheeses, and vegetables in the walk-in cooler; observed that the facility storing raw chicken over tomatoes in the walk-in cooler; observed raw eggs stored over onions in the walk-in cooler. COS. Cooler rearranged according to internal cook temperature requirements.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (see above temperatures). COS. Discarded.

Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (see above temperatures). COS. To be discarded within 4 hours from when it was cooked or reheated and placed onto the steam table; chicharons discarded.

Observed that the facility does not have verifiable means of showing employee health reporting requirement requirement acknowledgement.

Observed that none of the hand sinks in the kitchen had paper towels. COS. Restocked.

Observed that the hand sink near the dish pit and the hand sink at the waiter station were being used to dump drinks and the hand sink at the waiter station was also being used to store a pitcher upon initial inspector arrival. COS. All items moved and staff educated on hand sink usage.

Observed that the facility does not have a written plan nor the items needed to respond to a vomitous or diarrheal event.

Observed that the facility has TCS food stored more than 24 hours that is not properly date marked; some items are marked with the date of preparation, some with the date of discard, and some with both. COS. Labels corrected.

Observed employee drink in a bottle stored with and above food and clean equipment, such as blenders, and observed an employee drink in a reuseable cup with a lid or straw that was stored on preparation counter near the walk-in while food was being cut on the counter. COS. All drinks removed.

Observed that the taco bowls, chips, smaller chips, and tacos stored on the top of the line were uncovered. COS. Covered with aluminum.

Observed that the facility does not have a written notification of the major food allergens used in the facility.

Observed that containers of seasonings and sauces were not labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the rear door by the public restrooms is not self-closing and, when closed, has a large gap under the door.

Observed that the facility as posting an inspection report from the previous owners while the facility was name only, "Los Mariachis".

Observed bowls without handles being used as scoops and stored in the food on the line; observed muddlers and other bar utensils being stored in stagnant, room temperature water at the bar. COS. Removed.

Observed wood that is not properly sealed on the line holding up counter tops/cutting boards.

Observed that the prep top on the line was damaged/not functional and did not have properly sealing doors; unit is holding at 54 F based on ambient temperature taken with min-max thermometer; person-in-charge states that they know it is not functioning and they are continuing to use it while waiting for it to be repaired.

Observed accumulation of food debris, standing water, and general dirt/soil debris on the bottom of the prep top and in the coolers in the storage hallway.

Observed that the public restroom doors are self-closing, but after self-closing they are not tight-fitting.

Observed areas of the floor in the storage hallway and in the walk-in cooler that are damaged; observed accumulation of grease and food debris in the kitchen on the line on floors and walls; observed damage ceiling tiles in the storage hallway.

Observed that there are acoustic ceiling tiles in the storage hallway that are not easily cleanable.

Observed employee phone on the prep counter near the walk-in that was stored with food being prepared and over food storage. COS. Removed.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, whipped cream). COS. Discarded.

Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (chicken). COS. Discarded.

Observed that there was raw shrimp in the vegetable sink. COS. Removed and sink was washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Covered with lids and plastic wrap.

Observed that wet wiping cloths were stored on counters. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution.

Observed that the rear door by the public restrooms was not self closing and was kept/propped open.

Observed several areas of the floor was the concrete had been broken and removed, the floor is not longer smooth and easily and is not maintained in a state of good repair; observed holes in the walls; observed accumulation of debris under equipment and shelves.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved.

Observed that the facility was date marking food to be held for 8 days instead of 7. COS. New labels made.

Observed working containers of chemicals that were not labeled. COS. Names added with Sharpie.

Observed that the not all hot and cold holding units had thermometers and that not all were in the front of the units.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Covered with lids and plastic wrap.

Observed that the rear door by the public restrooms was not self closing and had a large gap under the door.

Observed several areas of the floor was the concrete had been broken and removed, the floor is not longer smooth and easily and is not maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed that the light over the dish pit was out.