Taqueria El Canaston

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employee purses stored on rack next to facility items. Also observed employee drinks in main kitchen reach in cooler. Advised to relocate. CA: Properly store employee personal items to prevent cross contamination.

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed numerous containers of food items in the front service prep top cooler and main kitchen reach in coolers and freezers stored uncovered. Advised to cover food items. COS: PIC covered items. CA: Except while in the cooling process, keep food items covered as to prevent cross contamination.

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed jug of milk with expiration date of February 18th in rear reach in cooler. COS: PIC discarded. CA: Do not use products past expiration date.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed scoops with handles down in container of peppers and sugar at front grill prep area. COS: PIC moved scoops. CA: Properly store utensils between use.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employee jacket stored on top of flour container in rear dry storage. Also observed employee make up and tooth brush stored in bag next to single use spoons, lids, and cups in rear dry storage. COS: PIC moved items to designated area. CA: Properly store employee personal items to prevent cross contamination.

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed container of raw beef stored with cooked steak and cooked vegetables at grill prep reach in cooler. COS: PIC moved with proper separation. CA: Properly store food items according to final cook temperature.