Ranchero

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed food service establishment without a written notification for the public regarding food allergens. The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. Stated to the PIC to obtain written notification regarding food allergens and place in public view.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of multiple plates stored as clean on shelving rack in the main kitchen with splatter. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Stated to PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize plates

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed several items stored uncovered in the RIC in the main kitchen (raw shrimp and raw chicken). Also observed ice inside the ice bin at the bar stored uncovered while not in use. Stated to PIC that all foods, except when cooling, shall be stored covered in order to protect from contamination.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed food contact surfaces of the interior of the ice machine at the wait station stored as clean with staining. Also observed the microwave in the main kitchen stored as clean with residue. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be kept clean At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Stated to PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the microwave and ice bin lid.

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Observed facility without a food allergy awareness training. Advised PIC that all employees shall be properly trained including food allergy awareness. Advised to obtain food allergy awareness training and provide to the Health Authority upon request.

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed facility CFSM certificate posted expired. Advised PIC that a CFSM shall be current and posted in public view. Advised to post an unexpired CFSM certificate.

Hands clean and properly washed — Inspector Note: Observed employee touch cell phone and proceeded to handle clean spatula at grill in the main kitchen. Advised PIC on when to wash. COS: Had food employee wash hands at the hand sink.

Hands clean and properly washed — Inspector Note: Observed food employee wash hands in cold water at the main kitchen's hand sink. Advised PIC/food employee on proper handwashing procedures. COS: Had food employee rewash hands at the hand sink in the main kitchen.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed food contact surface of the ice bin lid connected to the beverage machine at the wait station stored as clean with black residue. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may occur. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice bin lids of the beverage machine.