Margarita's Dishes

A food handler was using already used wiping cloths to dry their hands after washing their hands., , The food handler was instructed to rewash their hands and used paper towel to dry their hands., , Alternatively, clean wiping cloths can only be used once to dry hands.

1. Improper manual dishwashing procedures as staff were only washing, rinsing, and air-drying the dishes while missing the sanitizing for 2 minutes procedure., , 2. There was no sanitizer solution prepared at the time of the inspection., , Chlorine sanitizer solution at 100ppm was promptly prepared., , Staff were educated on how to use a 3-compartment sink dishwashing method.

A plastic container was left in the hand sink basin., , The plastic container was promptly removed., , Ensure handwashing sinks are accessible at all times to allow food handlers to wash their hands conveniently, especially when their hands become contaminated.

Repeat violation cited on January 9, 2026:, 1. Staff demonstrated lack of knowledge in food safety., , 2. There was no food handler that had a food safety certificate onsite., , Link to the food safety course was sent to the food handlers. , , Previous violation:, There was no evidence of food safety training., , Successfully complete an approved food safety course and provide certification.