Brasa Roja

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food items (cooked beans, chicken) stored covered with food container lids while cooling in the walk-in cooler area. Instructed to store tcs food items loosely-covered or uncovered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use bowls used as scoops in bulk dry food storage containers in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to remove bowls and replace with utensils with handles to prevent contamination while scooping and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxed food items being stored on floor in walk-in freezer in the basement prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler in the basement prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the womens toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room and maintain.