LAS COLINAS MEXICAN GRILL

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed frozen reduced oxygen packaged fish thawing under refrigeration while still in the packaging. CA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. COS: PIC removed all thawing fish from the reduced oxygen packaging then placed back in the refrigerator to finish thawing.

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed sanitizer solution for cloths in-use for wiping food spills at 0ppm chlorine. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); COS: PIC remade to 50ppm chlorine.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed 3 large containers of chips with cracked/broken lids. Observed the lid of the chip warmer in server station in disrepair. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Advised to replace all broken listed equipment.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed multiple live roaches in sticky traps placed by pest control service. CA: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Advised to increase frequency of licensed pest control service until the pest issues are resolved. Advised to email the health inspector a copy of all the pest control service reports for the next couple of months and to have pest control come back out to re-service this week.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed black residue on food contact part of inner-ice machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised to melt ice then properly clean and sanitize.