AZUCAR CUBAN CUISINE (Base)

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed ham, cooked chicken, and prepped raw chicken cooling in the walk-in cooler while tightly covered with lids. CA: (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. PIC loosened lids during the inspection to allow proper cooling.

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracelets. CA:(g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Advise PIC that employees shall remove all hand and arm jewelry, except for a plain wedding band, when preparing food to prevent contamination.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed floors and walls around the fryers and beneath the grill in the main kitchen unclean to sight and touch due to grease buildup. CA: (2) Design, Construction, and Installation. (a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to clean and maintain the floors and walls to prevent the accumulation of grease and food debris.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed live fruit flies (Aka Gnats) in the warewashing area during the inspection. CA: (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. Advised PIC to implementing effective pest control measures.

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint on base unit. CA:i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Advised PIC to ensure all food employees wear proper hair restraints (such as hats, hairnets, or visors) while preparing food to prevent contamination.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: No inspection report posted during time of inspection for base unit CA:. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. 5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request. Advised PIC to post current inspection report in a conspicuous location visible to the public at all times to comply with regulatory requirements.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: No permit posted during time of inspection for base unit CA:. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Advised PIC to post permit in a conspicuous location visible to the public at all times to comply with regulatory requirements. Provided PIC with physical copy of permit

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed beef cooling at room temperature. CA:(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. Advised PIC foods must be cooled using approved methods to prevent bacterial growth. Avoid leaving cooked or hot foods at room temperature during the cooling process.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: No inspection report posted during time of inspection CA:. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. 5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request. Advised PIC to post current inspection report in a conspicuous location visible to the public at all times to comply with regulatory requirements.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Permit not posted during time of inspection. Permit fees have not been paid, and a Notice of Violation (NOV) was issued. CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Advised PIC to ensure the current permit is posted in a conspicuous location visible to the public at all times to comply with regulatory requirements. Advised to pay permit fees by the due date listed on the NOV.

Hands clean and properly washed — Inspector Note: Observed employee leave the kitchen and return without washing hands with soap or drying with paper towels. CA:1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P 2. All employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area. P Advised that employees must wash hands properly with soap and warm water and dry with single-use paper towels after leaving and returning to the kitchen to prevent cross-contamination.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: No paper towels observed at main kitchen hand sink. CA:(b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf Advised PIC that each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Hand Drying Provision.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: No soap was available at the handwashing sink during the time of inspection. CA:(3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf Advised PIC to ensure all handwashing sinks are supplied with soap and paper towels at all times to allow proper handwashing and maintain food safety standards. Advised PIC to

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in the bar’s dish machine during the time of inspection. CA:Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC) 25-49 120 (49) 120 (49) 50-99 100 (38) 75 (24) 100 55 (13) 55 (13) Advised PIC to discontinue use of the dish machine until it is properly sanitizing at the required chlorine concentration of 50–100 ppm. Use the three-compartment sink for sanitizing until the dish machine is repaired and verified to be dispensing sanitizer correctly.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed unclean knives to sight and touch in the main kitchen during the time of inspection. CA:(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. Advised PIC that all utensils, including knives, must be properly cleaned and sanitized before use to prevent cross-contamination and maintain food safety standards.