Cafe Rio

Inspector notes: Observed several hoses below the water line of the mop sink with an air-break where an air gap is required. Informed PIC that hose lines need to be either cut or hanged to prevent backflow

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, raw shrimp, and raw beef stored above black beans, pinto beans, and corn on the cob in the walk-in fridge. Informed PIC that all raw animal proteins need to be stored below any RTE foods. PIC properly stored all RTE foods and raw animal proteins at time of inspection. Provided the separation of storage document via email. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

Inspector notes: Observed pinto beans, black beans, and rice with internal temperatures ranging 114*F-118*F in the front counter steam table. Observed pinto beans, black beans, rice, cooked chicken, and queso with internal temperatures ranging 115*F-118*F in the to-go steam table. PIC stated that all these items had been placed in the units about thirty minutes prior. PIC voluntarily discarded all improperly hot held items at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

Inspector notes: Observed the hot held food at the back of the establishment with internal temperatures of 108*F-116*F. These items included shredded beef, shredded chicken, black beans, pinto beans, and salsas. PIC was unsure what time the items had been placed on the line and voluntarily discarded them at time of inspection. Improperly hot held items were embargoed. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

Inspector notes: Observed employee food and beverages in the walk-in refrigerator located above foods to be used for consumers. Informed PIC that the employee food and beverages need to have a designated area where food for consumers cannot be contaminated. PIC moved the food into a bin and placed it on the lowest shelf at time of inspection. PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use

Inspector notes: Observed the backflow device (AVB) at the mop sink leaking a steady amount of water when water is turned on. Informed PIC that the AVB needs to be serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure it is in good repair. Observed the three-compartment sink leaking steadily from the right most basin and onto the floor, contributing to standing water on the floor. Informed PIC that the sink has a leak and needs to be brought back into good repair. Observed the floor drain by the mop sink draining very slowly. Informed PIC that the drain needs to be able to drain water at a much faster rate. Please bring the floor drain back into good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

Inspector notes: Observed a large amount of standing water on the floor of the ware washing room next to and underneath the soda bag storage rack. PIC informed that it happens when they fill up the sinks. Informed PIC that the water needs to be cleaned up and should not be left on the floor for long periods of time