El Idolo Mexican Grille - Fd-Srv.

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at El Idolo Mexican Grille - Fd-Srv. is still short, with only one visit logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 10, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. El Idolo Mexican Grille - Fd-Srv.'s record stops at Oct 10, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2023

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Improper cooling method. Person in charge stated that they sit food on counter to cool then when food reaches 90 degrees they place in cooler. He stated the their food usually sit out for 45 minutes before they put it in the cooler. I observed them cooling ground beef and queso. Ground beef was still hot and not at or below 135 degrees f. It was sitting in big plastic containers un covered. I recommend him to use smaller metal pans when cooling. I also recommend him to do an ice bath , which he did while i was on site. I told him to make sure he stir his food often so food can cool evenly . I told him to cover his food partially or use plastic wrap and poke holes for ventilation. I informed manager that the cooling process does not start until food reaches 135 degrees f. Once food reaches 135 degrees he has 2 hours to get food to 70 degrees f. If food does not reach 70 degrees in two hours he has to reheat foo to 165 degrees and start cooling process all over or he may choose to discard food. If food does reaches 70 degrees f in 2 hours then he will move to the next step. Food must then reach 41 degrees F in 4 hours.

Food properly labeled; original container, required records available

Inspector notes: Unlabeled containers of food. (Beans,Chicken,ground beef,raw beef, raw chicken,beans,pico de gallo)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: Box of fountain drink , box of frozen margarita mix and Box of sweet and sour cocktail is stored on the floor. Please store food products at least 6 inches off the floor

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Free standing water at big cold holding table.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles are dusty and ceiling vents are rusty.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler needs a brighter light. I have to use a flashlight in order to see food clearly in walk in cooler. One Light under ventilation hood is blown out.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Idolo Mexican Grille - Fd-Srv. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Idolo Mexican Grille - Fd-Srv. on file is from Oct 10, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Idolo Mexican Grille - Fd-Srv. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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