El Paisano Mercado

Inspector notes: Observed individually packaged grab-and-go ice cups with no label. Per person-in-charge (PIC), ice is portioned on-site. All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. Discussed labeling re-portioned grab-and-go products with establishment name and contact information for tracing purposes

Inspector notes: Observed a heavy build-up of dust on the condensers in the walk-in cooler. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

Inspector notes: Observed freeze dried candy under the "King Candy" brand. There was no label indicating the information about where it was produced, contact information, and the person in charge was unable to provide an invoice. All food must be obtained from an approved source as defined by law. Person in charge indicated they would find the invoice and in the meantime, they would remove the candy from the sales floor. Candy was removed from sales floor

Inspector notes: Observed the following time/temperature controlled for safety foods with internal temperatures between 44*F - 45*F in walk-in refrigerator: bottled milk, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Person in charge indicated these foods had been in the unit since yesterday and they did not verify the temperature of the unit. The measured ambient temperature of the unit was 44.6*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Cold holding equipment must maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. At end of inspection unit had a measure ambient temperature of 42.8*F

Inspector notes: Observed a heavy build-up of dust on the condensers in the walk-in cooler. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection