Bodega Tapas Bar by Sabor

No sanitizer was prepared., , Ensure sanitizer is always made before operating.

High risk foods (ie. raw shrimp, meatballs, etc.) were thawing at room temperature. THey were still frozen., , Ensure high risk foods are not thawing at room temperature. Thawing methods including: in a cooler at 4C or less; fully submerged under cold running water; microwaved and then cooked immediately afterwards; cooked from frozen.

The hand sink had multiple items stored inside of it. , There was no paper towel at the hand sink., , Ensure the hand sink is only used for hand washing. Even though it's a large one compartment sink, do not store any items inside of it or use it for anything besides washing hands.

Portable AC unit was being stored in the kitchen. It is only used in the summer time. The exhaust hose, which was dirty was resting on the chest freezer., , Please move this AC unit as it is currently not being used. Before using it again, ensure all parts are clean.

Raw meat stored above greens. , , Ensure raw meat is stored separate and away from other foods to protect it from contamination.

- Monthly pest control records were not available onsite for review., - THere is a gap on exterior door at the bottom of the stairs which make it easy for pests to gain entry., , Please have monthly pest control records available upon request., Install weatherstripping on doors that lead to the outside or keep kitchen doors closed and install weatherstripping on these doors to prevent easy access for pests.

Staff said the paper towel dispenser was broken., , Please ensure the dispenser is fixed so the paper towel roll can be stored here. The paper towel roll is protected from contamination stored inside the dispenser

- Two bits holding various utensils were noted to have food debris buildup., - Mini freezer on the prep line has a rubber seal that is falling off., , Please clean these bins and any utensils that are visibly dirty. Repair the mini freezer seal - do not use tape as it is not easily cleanable or durable.

- Ceiling and walls at the back of the kitchen and leading along to the walk-in cooler are dirty, very discolored. Certain walls behind the exhaust canopy and the ventilation leading to outside have a layer of brown on them., , Please clean the ceiling and walls.