Tu Taco

Uncovered bins of tortilla shells and chilies were stored in the kitchen shelving racks. , , Ensure all foods are covered properly (with a lid or cover)

2 spray bottles at the front bar counter were unlabelled to identify its contents. Both were sanitizer solutions. , , Corrected onsite- staff labelled both bottles. Ensure all chemical agents are labelled properly to identify its use.

Prep cooler- top inserts were above 4 deg C- shredded cheese was @6.6 deg C; red salsa was @8.1 deg C. Below top line, the bottom cooler was 8.4 deg C, , ACTION- adjust temperature and ensure it maintains food temperature of 4 deg C or lower for top and bottom unit.

Functional probe thermometers not available onsite. The digital thermometer required a new batter, the 3 other bimetallic thermometers were reading 20,120 and 140 F at ambient room temperature. , , ACTION- repair or replace probe thermometers. Accurate thermometer required for checking food temperatures during cold/hot holding, cooling and cooking steps.

1. Observed several containers of sauces and food being cooled on a shelving rack in the back prep area. , Discarded the following: Pork al pastor internal food temperature: 25.6 deg C; Green sauce 48.7C, , 2. Walkin cooler- large plastic containers of beans (labelled Feb 23) 10.4 deg C; beef birria (labeled Feb 25) 9,4 deg C. Air temperature at opening of walkin cooler was 4 deg C. These foods were stored in deep containers inside the cooler and did not reach 4 deg c for cooling within 6 hrs. Discarded, , ACTION- prepare smaller quantities of food daily. No large bulk cooling of foods unless procedures are reviewed for safe cooling procedures. , , Insufficient space in walk-in cooler for cooling foods in shallow pans.

1. Bar handsink- paper towel is not stored in a proper dispenser. The roll was stored on the counter. , , ACTION-Ensure you provide a towel holder (ie. upright paper towel holder). , , 2. Kitchen area- No dedicated handsink. The sink equipped with soap and paper towels has a faucet and spray arm unit attached. , , ACTION- Designate 1 of the 3 sinks in the kitchen for handwashing only.

Back prep area- the counter top is chipped along outer edge, exposing mdf. , , Replace or repair counter top.

Feb 26- ceiling tiles in the kitchen are not suitable- acoustic tiles are not smooth. , - Have the ceiling tiles replace and installed.

Observed tongs stored inside warmer with handles touching the cooked meat inside. , , Ensure all utensils are stored properly with handles not touching food.

Dried food spills and grease observed along kitchen walls by cookline