Rica Arepa Venezuelan Cafe

Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee changing tasks including handling cash changing gloves then making a smoothie without handwashing in between. Priority violation 7-38-010

Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CLOSED POCKET DOOR MAKING HANDSINK INACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREPARATION SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED

Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor residue build up inside of ice machine. Must detail clean and maintain.

Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor residue build up inside of ice machine. Must detail clean and maintain.

Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

Inspector’s note: Observed bacon at improper cold holding temperature at 48.9f inside of cooler. Also observed the following time/temperature control for safety foods at improper cold holding temperature. Sausage found at 50.1f, ham found at 49.2f, eggs found at 46.4f, raw chicken found at 44.9f and raw steak meat found at 45.3f. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Manager voluntarily discarded food. Food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $200.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.