TAQUERIA LA FOGATA

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed raw chicken and raw steak thawing in bags in the 3-compartment sink without any running water. C/A: time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70F or below with a sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles or under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41F or less. COS: meats placed in containers and fully submerged under running water that was less than 70F

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed a container of cooked cabeza (beef) with no date marking, in the preptop reach-in cooler (RIC) located in the main kitchen (MK). Observed 3 pans of cooked meat, a bag of cooked rice and a container of refried beans in 2-door RIC #1 without a date marking. Per food employee present, these items were prepped on Friday or Sunday. C/A: a food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day. COS: items discarded