General Comments that relate to this Inspection Violations noted on 11/9/15 inspection have been corrected.Drain line repaired; advisories posted.
11/30/2015
Routine Reinspection 1st
100
[1] Non-food contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located Observed the drainage line in the reach-fridge is leaking and need to be repaired. Contact said they have ordered a new part.
[1] Raw / undercooked food advisory; liquor birth defect warning signs posted as required Facility is serving ceviche from raw shrimp which is kept under refrigeration. Need to post under cooked advisory.
General Comments that relate to this Inspection Handsinks clean and stockedObserved proper cooling of Spanish rice by placing hot rice into small restaurant pans. Reviewed cooling process and reminded contact that handling of PHF; which includes cooling processes; must be done with a CFPM on site based on risk level. So they may need another CFPM if contact is not going to available. Observed proper thawing of frozen food under refrigeration and frozen shrimp under running water Handsink clean and stockedAll fridges <=41FFood in freezers is frozen solid All salsa is on iceDiscussed no bare hand contact with ready to eat food Ice machine is clean/scoop storage goodSteam table: rice 150F; beans 144F; chicken 138F; chopped beef 150FFood storage goodFacility has not had employee(s) take and fail one of the recognized CFPM exams in the past year. No other CFPM's at this location.
11/9/2015
Routine Inspection 1st
98
General Comments that relate to this Inspection All violations from the last inspection have been correctedLights have been covered
12/11/2014
Routine Reinspection 1st
100
[1] Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded Lights not shielded in the kitchen and back storage area. Provide light shields or use shatterproof bulbs to prevent potential glass contamination of food.
General Comments that relate to this Inspection Observed proper thawing of frozen fish under running waterHandsink clean and stockedBathrooms clean and stockedAll hot held items 160-16F: Spanish rice; refried beans; shopped beef and shredded chickenAll fridges <=40FFreezer <=0F; ensure all food items are properly bagged in freezer and separated by food type to prevent cross contamination due to small size of freezerIce machines clean/scoop storage goodSpanish rice: 39FBeans: 40FReviewed cooling process of food items: facility cools at room temp then uses ice bath to cool down to 40FProvided contact a copy of current WC CFPM Instructors
11/7/2014
Routine Inspection 1st
99
General Comments that relate to this Inspection Observed proper cooling of frozen fish under running waterAll fridge <=41FFreezer <=0FFood storage goodRice 160FShredded chicken 161FBeans made yesterday at 9pm; 40FRice 41FBathroom clean and stockedHandsink clean and stocked
10/18/2013
Routine Inspection 1st
100
[2] Food (ice) contact surfaces: designed; constructed; maintained; installed; located Observed pink mold in the ice machine; need to clean and sanitize to prevent food contamination. Suggest cleaning and sanitizing unit on a more consistent schedule to prevent mold growth.
General Comments that relate to this Inspection **Ok to open; operate & issue permit**Owner said they are planning on redoing the floors in the next year. All fridge units <=41FFreezer <=0FAll handsinks operational; clean and stocked3 compartment sink 200 ppm ClHood clean and serviced every 6 monthsDid not observe and presence of vermin or insects in facility or sticky padsMost food; especially beans and rice; are made for the day only; very few leftoversBathrooms clean and stockedAll food storage goodStore scoops for powered drink mixes and sugar in product not on top of container to prevent food contaminationIf facility is going to serve as a depot for mobile food units; will need to contact Washoe County Health District and fill out the appropriate applications
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