Jalapenos Mexican Grill #9

Inspector notes: Observed reach in freezer gaskets to have build up of old food debris. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching rice inside of the rice bin. CA/COS: PIC removed scoop to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. RCA: Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensils shall be stored: In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; or in food that is not time/temperature control for safety (TCS) with handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed (e.g., bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon).

Inspector notes: An employee was observed using a cellphone, placing the cellphone into their pocket, and then donning gloves without washing their hands. CA/COS: PIC instructed the employee to properly wash their hands before continuing food preparation duties. RCA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation, including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This includes washing hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating, or drinking—except when drinking from a closed beverage container handled in a manner that prevents contamination of the...

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the main kitchen was observed to have insufficient water pressure to allow for proper handwashing. RCA: The water source and water system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment.

Inspector notes: An employee was observed using a cellphone, placing the cellphone into their pocket, and then donning gloves without washing their hands. Observed said employee to wash hands in dish pit area without soap. RCA: Where to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (corn mix, jalapenos poppers, calamari, chicken tenders) etc to be store in reach in freezer of main kitchen uncovered. CA/COS: PIC advised employee to place lids over all food items. RCA: 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;

Inspector notes: A gnat was observed in the skinny margarita drink mix located at the bar. CCA/COS: PIC discarded the affected margarita mix and replaced it with a new batch. RCA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using appropriate pest control methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; ; and Eliminating harborage conditions.

Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink to not have soap at all. RCA/Ca: Told PIC to ensure that soap is available at all times.

Inspector notes: Observed margarita machine to have a slight built-up. RCA: Told PIC to increase the frequency of cleaning to ensure that there isn't any future built up. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Food contact surfaces were washed, rinsed and sanitized.

Inspector notes: Observed raw pork stored next to Ready-To-Eat (RTE) item (Poblano peppers) in reach-in cooler. Observed raw fish and beef stored above RTE pineapple in reach-in cooler. Observed raw shrimp and fish (ceviche) stored above RTE salsas in reach-in cooler. RCA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially...

Inspector notes: Observed cooked carnitas stored in walk-in cooler to have a discard date of 12/28. COS: PIC instructed employee to immediately discard item from walk-in cooler.