El Jinete

Inspector notes: Observed no written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the customer. For example, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat (flour), and milk, are items served at this facility, four of the nine major food allergens. Consumers must be notified by any method (physical /electronic signage) that there are menu items that may contain a major food allergen(s) and may be used as an ingredient(s) in unpackaged food items prepared at this facility. Corrective Action: Notification - physical/electronic signage should be placed anywhere customers place or pick up a food order to disclose allergen information, for example, near the front entry/waiting area, on dining tables, at the bar, and customer counters.

Inspector notes: Observed the tall TRUE T-23-HC reach-in cooler at the end of the prep/cook line holding at 44 F. The door gasket does not create a tight seal, preventing cold air from leaking out and preventing warm air from entering the unit. Corrective action: Replace/repair gasket.

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection, observed an empty container of sanitizer used at the Auto-Chlor dishwasher, available chlorine measured at 0 ppm. Observed a rack of food service utensils inside the dishwasher, it was in-use when the chlorine measured 0 ppm. Corrected on site: New container of sanitizer installed, and the available chlorine measured 100 ppm.

Inspector notes: Observed employee scrape spatula used for raw meat with spatula used to handle cooked meat. Food must be protected from cross contamination by using separate equipment for raw and fully cooked foods. COS by re-sanitizing spatula used to handle cooked meat.

Inspector notes: Observed chemicals stored next to and above food. Must store in designated area away from food and food contact surfaces. COS by moving.

Inspector notes: Observed margarita containers stored on the floor. Must store 6 inches off the floor.