Pupuseria El Guanaco Mex Grill

Inspector notes: Observed gasket on WIC door to be torn/in-disrepair. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Actions: PIC to repair WIC gasket.

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizing solution with concentration less than 50 ppm. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Corrective Actions: PIC immediately increased the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration to >50 ppm.

Inspector notes: Observed several stacks of ceramic bowls stored above PTC facing up allowing potential overhead contamination. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (ii) Covered or inverted. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately moved ceramic bowls to a location that prevents overhead contamination.

Inspector notes: Observed self-closing device on women's restroom door to be in disrepair preventing the door from properly self-closing. Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Actions: PIC stated appropriate personnel will be contacted and the self-closing device will be scheduled to be repaired once the inspection is concluded.

Inspector notes: Observed there to be no chemical effective against Norovirus throughout the food establishment. Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Note: PIC stated they will go and purchase bleach with 6.0% sodium hypochlorite that is effective against Norovirus at COB.

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken cooling in walk-in cooler while fully covered. Foods must be cooled using the following methods: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arran...

Inspector notes: Observed several lights, located under the ventilation hood to not be working. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to replace lights within 10 days time.

Inspector notes: Observed wet mop sitting in mop bucket, between uses. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. COS: PIC repositioned mop to ensure effective air-drying.