Los Cabos Restaurant, 112 114 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 - inspection findings and violations



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Name: LOS CABOS RESTAURANT
Address: 112 114 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-429-4523
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 01/05/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Certified Food Protection Manager with management and supervisory responsibility employed by the establishment
    Observation:no one is certified in food safety
  • Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (non-PHF/TCS)
    Observation:the ice machine is dirty
  • When to wash
    Observation:owner did not wash hands when needed in the kitchen.
  • Reminder statement
    Observation:consumer advisory is not provided.
  • Light bulbs, protective shielding
    Observation:light in walk in cooler is not properly shielded.
  • Safe, unadulterated, honestly presented
    Observation:bugs in margarita mix. discard at time of visit.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observation:gap under back door.
  • Single -service and single-use articles may not be reused
    Observation:many single use containers are being reused for other foods.
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
    Observation:many multiple ingredient foods put into reused containers missing labels.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation:many areas are soiled, within cooling unit-large amount of mold growth and fuzzy blackened build up
  • Cutting surfaces maintained
    Observation:cutting boards no longer smooth. gouges have debris in them and build up. one was changed out during visit.
  • Unpackaged food protected from contamination during preparation
    Observation:various tortilla products not properly protected (not fully covered) within facility. additionally, foods sitting on floor-ie onions, meat.
  • Storage of clean linens, single-service, and single use articles
    Observation:many food containers are not adequately protected during storage. Upstairs containers should be inverted. downstairs, keep properly bagged or in plastic tubs that can be sealed.
  • PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control
    Observation:Main prep table- foods stored above and outside of the actual containers. In particular the avocado temp-51F
  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems design, installation, and cleaning
    Observation:HVAC ventilation in kitchen is dirty.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation:inspection report is not posted where public can see.
  • Established procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
    Observation:See documentation provided. ensure policy is in place.
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Observation:raw eggs above desserts and other foods that are ready to eat in nature.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation:Kitchen and other areas of the back of the house need to be kept on a cleaning frequency that stays ahead of soiling and debris build up. (excess non working equipment noted as well)
  • Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
    Observation: Huevos Rancheros not disclosed/denoted
  • Storage and maintenance of wet and dry wiping cloths
    Observation:wiping cloth on prep board rather than in sanitizer solution.
01/05/2016Regular
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
    thin tip thermometer is needed
  • Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
    Update menu to include consumer advisory language requirements
  • Backflow protection
    air gap, device standard, when required
  • Conditions of exclusions and restrictions
    employee health reporting agreement is needed
12/11/2013Routine
  • Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration
  • Food storage containers identified with common name of food
  • Light bulbs, protective shielding
  • Hand drying provided
  • Food storage, prohibited areas
  • Outer openings are protected
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
  • Posting of a valid license
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
  • Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible
  • Restricted use pesticides
  • Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises
  • Reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illness, and history of exposure.
    employee health agreement needed
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
  • Food temperature measuring devices are accurate to ±1°C or ±2°F in the intended range of use
  • Indoor and outdoor surfaces
  • Smoke free air act
  • Backflow protection
    air gap, device standard, when required
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
  • Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
12/04/2013Routine

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