La Placita Kitchen and Bar

Inspector notes: Empanadas was observed held at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Empanadas were cooked 1 hour prior. Empanadas were reheated to 165 DF.

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (Ice Machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and placed out of order. Establishment is to clean and sanitize ice machine. Establishment is to send photos of clean and sanitized ice machine to RIDOH.

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay.

Inspector notes: Food items in walk in cooler were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is inside ice machine with the handle in the ice. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk in cooler area is in poor repair floor must be sealed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the hot hold area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.