Carnitas Don Pichi

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

Inspector’s note: Observed labels missing for bulk storage containers (salt and sugar). Instructed to provide labels with contents name.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly in containers/boxes on the floor in the rear storage area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers stored improperly directly inside of the container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused/unnecessary equipment/supplies stored in rear storage area. Instructed to remove.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an overhead burned-out light-bulb in the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to replace bulb.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spillage on the interior of cold hold units in the front prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing tiles on step down into the rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in garage storage area where dry foodstuffs and extra coolers are located. Instructed person in charge to organize and remove unnecessary items for the prevention of pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside of salsa reach-in cooler behind front counter. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on the counters throughout facility. Instructed to keep wet wiping cloths in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single serice trays on the shelf at the cook line and front counter stored facing up. Instructed to invert all single service trays to protect from overhead contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the rear kitchen area of the facility. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee cell phone stored on the meat slicer in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to properly store personal items.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food stored in unoriginal container, maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board with deep grooves at front prep area. Instructed to refinish/replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found food splatter on walls in rear food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board stained at front prep area. Instd to clean and maintain cutting boards at all times

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device (ie, metal stem thermometer). Instd to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Missing pest control logbook. Instd to provide logbook including service receipt. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Large pots on site for carnitas and tamales unable to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide small pots to fully submerge in 3-compartment sink or provide larger sink or approved alternative procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-025

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No chemical test kits for chlorine sanitizer. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: No dumpster or contract on site for licensed garbage disposal. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)