Pupuseria Cafe

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine in poor repair, opening on panel. Instd to repair so as to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed paint peeling on bathroom sink cabinet. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in utility room to have holes. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store handle up to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to provide self-closing device on washroom door.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Mproper cooling of prepared coleslaw. Instd to properly cool: such as shallow containres, (1) arrange in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to faiclitate heat transfer from the surface of the food

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Improper thawing of steak in basin of 3-compartment sink without any water. Instd to thaw properly (under cold running water or under refrigeration)

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing. Instd to correct and maintain

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No lid on garbage can in washroom, instructed to provide covered container at all times. Correct and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site to monitor cold and hot temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Improper containers being used for storage, reusing black milk crate type for storage. Instd to use proper containers that are smooth, even, easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear storage closet. Instd to remove any clutter/unnecessary articles and organize area.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, IE PORK 212*F ON STOVE TOP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010b.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the rear microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirements, instructed to provide.(two employees).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair and maintain cutting boards.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Undeneath all door handles of coolers not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing metal stem thermometers for food handlers. Instd to provide same.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Stock on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches.