PUPUSERIA MI TIERRA

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed at least seven fruit flies throughout both kitchen areas, primarily in the fruit preparation area. Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Discussed with the PIC the need to eliminate potential sources of harborage and attraction for fruit flies. Advised staff to thoroughly clean and sanitize food preparation areas, equipment, and surrounding surfaces after cutting and preparing fruit. Also discussed consulting with the pest control provider regarding appropriate measures to eliminate and prevent pest activity.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed black organic matter accumulation on the interior side walls and rear surfaces of the ice machine. Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Discussed with PIC that all ice must be discarded/burned and the ice machine must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before further use. PIC instructed food service employee to start cleaning ice bin.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed chicken wings and a cooked zucchini mixture stored in the prep-top cooler with internal temperatures of 46°F and 53°F, respectively. Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P PIC stated that the chicken wings were prepared at 7:00 a.m. and the cooked zucchini was prepared the previous day; therefore, PIC voluntarily discarded both food items.

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed chicken soup 92F, cooked pork 119F, and beef stew 82F cooling on the prep counters at room temperature. Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC instructed food service employees to relocate the cooked pork and beef stew to ice baths. The chicken soup was stirred using an ice paddle to rapidly cool the food.

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed frozen chicken in bags thawing at room temperature inside of meat sink. Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. 5. 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 the chicken from the bags and ran cold water over them ensuring the water displacement reached every part of the chicken.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed salsa inside of a single use chocolate wafer container. Prohibitions; Single Service and Single Use Articles (C) 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2. of this subsection, cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may not be located: (i) In locker rooms; (ii) In toilet rooms; Pf (iii) In garbage rooms; (iv) Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; (v) Under leaking waterlines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or underlines on which water has condensed; or (vii) Under open stairwells. (viii) Under other sources of contamination Food service employee moved salsa into food grade container.

Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure — Inspector Note: Observed no hot water in the restrooms. Temperature was recorded at 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Pf Discussed with PIC, that hot water (at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit) shall be provided.

Proper cooling time and temperature — Inspector Note: Observed beef stew and pork that did not reach 70F within 2 hours of cooling. *See temperature log Cooling (P) (d) Cooling. 1. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and COS: PIC reheated cooked pork and beef stew to 188 degrees Fahrenheit and 205 degrees Fahrenheit respectively before they attempted to re-cool them properly.

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed two containers of cooked beans and chicken inside of the reach in cooler without date marking. Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf PIC instructed food service employee to date mark both the containers of beans and chicken.