Jalapenos LLC

Observed utensils used for chicken and steak stored with handle in contact with food. Utensils used for food shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC notified to remove utensils - utensils were moved so that the handles were stored above the food. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57.

Observed items in prep top cooler above 41 degrees F. Mushrooms 49, Cilantro 49, and peppers 58. Items shall be 41 degrees or below to be cold held. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P.

Observed most recent inspection not posted when we walked in. Inspection was posted during kitchen inspection. Inspection shall be posted the day of the inspection and shall be up until next inspection. 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C) 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed large trash can with three bags of onions being stored. When bags were moved flies we found. Onions with mold were found in bags. All food items shall be in good condition. PIC notified. Onions thrown out. 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P.

Observed items in both prep top coolers above 41 degrees. Chicken 46, Beef 53, shrimp 54, beef 53, onions 50, beef 50, cheese 50, pico 50, cut tomatoes 49, salsa 50, Chicken 49. All items being cold held shall be 41 degrees F or less. PIC notified. Items shall be moved and units shall be serviced. Items can be put on ice as a temporary fix. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P.

Observed hand wash sink in main kitchen with cleaning supplies in the sink. Items had to be moved before hand washing was possible. PIC notified. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf.

Observed items prepared in walk in cooler with no labels. All items shall be marked with a date of preparation or disposal. PIC notified. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or d.

Items in walk in cooler stored without a lid or covering. Items stored in reach in coolers without lids. All food items stores shall have a lid or covering. PIC notified. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;.

Observed a mold-like substance accumulated on lid of ice machine. PIC informed that the ice machine shall be cleaned at a frequency recommended by the manufacturer, if no recommendations are given, PIC informed to clean unit at a frequency necessary to eliminated the accumulation of soil or mold-like substances. PIC instructed to clean unit. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with Time/Temperature Control for safety food; P (iv) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; P and (v) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. P 2. Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, if used with time/temperature control for safety food, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be.

Observed multiple food items stored in various places of main kitchen without lids/proper coverings or containers. Observed taco bowl shells stored on top of equipment without cover, fries stored in RIC with no lid, chicken tenders in RIC not placed in a container, and containers of queso in WIC without a lid. PIC informed that all food shall be stored and covered in packages, covered containers, or wrappings to be protected from overhead contamination. PIC instructed to cover all items listed. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;.

Observed a container of oven mitts heavily soiled with food debris. PIC informed that linens shall be free of food residues and other soiling matter. PIC instructed to have the mitts laundered or discarded. 511-6-1.05(9)(a) - Linens and Napkins, Laundering Clean Linens (C) (9) Laundering. (a) Clean Linens. Clean linens shall be free from food residues and other soiling matter.

Observed cooking equipment in main kitchen heavily soiled with food debris, grease, dust or burned where burned edges are flaking off. PIC informed that food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC instructed to clean items. . 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed copious amounts of clutter in main kitchen, equipment and utensils stored all over main kitchen. Observed build ups of grease and grime on floor and on equipment in main kitchen. PIC notified that kitchen is in full disarray and that the kitchen must be cleaned and maintained at a consistent frequency to prevent the build up of food debris, and prevent the accumulation of pests. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be include.

Observed employee items (phone, jackets, cups) stored in main kitchen with food, single service items and cooking equipment. PIC informed that employee items must be stored in designated areas to ensure that food and food products are not contaminated. PIC instructed to designate an area where employees can place their items during their shift. 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - Using Dressing Rooms & Lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (C) (j) Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers. 1. Dressing rooms shall be used by employees if the employees regularly change their clothes in the establishment. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.

Observed items in both prep top cooler above 41 degrees. (cheese 46, Pico 47, Green salsa 48, cut tomatoes 49, raw chicken 50, beef 55, steak 51) Items for cold holding shall be 41 degrees or less. Prep top cooler lid should be closed if not in use. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.

Observed no soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen or in the bar. Large bottle of hand wash soap was brought. Soap dispenser shall be refilled before end of inspection. 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf.

Observed green scrub pads, plunger, and cleaning liquid bottle in hand wash sink in main kitchen. Hand wash sink shall be only used for hand washing. Items moved. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf.

Observed ground beef from 1/11/24 in WIC at 66 degrees F. Ground Beef did not reach 41 degrees F in 6 hours. PIC discarded the ground beef. Instructed PIC to put large quantities of food in shallow pans for cooling. 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - Cooling (P) (d) Cooling. 1. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P 2. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. P 3. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, a time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with laws allowing a temperature above 41°F (5°C) during shipment from the supplier shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C). P 4. Raw eggs shall be received and immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less.