Mixteca Mexican Food

Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed multiple TCS food items in the back of house walk-in cooler with expired date markings. Items including Carne Rollo, Chili, Salsa, Gravy, cooked chicken, and cooked carnitas were dated between 3/28 and 3/30, exceeding the 7-day storage limit. PIC confirmed these food items have been made that date (see embargo). Two other Time Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods were improperly date-marked for incorrect dates and were redated with the correct dates at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of keeping accurate dates on foods. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date-marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). PIC voluntary discarded the TCS foods held past the 7 days at time of inspection

Inspector notes: Observed frozen shrimp to thaw in standing water inside a sink back of house by dish pit. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC turned on cold running water at time of inspection

Inspector notes: SECOND CONSECUTIVE. Observed several old dates on the bins containing TCS foods made this week (ex., 3/30). Upon further investigation, it was determined that these bins and trays had not been properly pre-cleaned to remove the stickers before washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Discussed the importance of precleaning with staff