Tacos Mi Ranchito

Inspector notes: Observed a container of cooked pork carnitas sitting on the counter that had just been cooked and placed onto the counter to begin cooling according to the person in charge. It was observed that the pan of cooked pork was stacked higher than 4 inches deep. The internal temperature of the pork as measured using a probe thermometer was around 140°F. Discussed with person in charge to monitor cooling food temperatures and to place cooling food into an ice bath when the temperature is at 135°F. The cooling food in question was transferred to a shallower pan and placed into an ice bath to begin cooling. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

Inspector notes: Observed buckets of tomatoes sitting on the floor in the kitchen. Discussed with person in charge that all food should be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground at all times to protect the food from contamination from the premises. The person in charge properly stored the buckets of tomatoes at time of inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises