Auras Butcher Filipino/Latino Meat and Grocery

Multiple cleaning cloths were observed in use and sitting on countertops instead of soaking in an approved sanitizer solution.

Facility did not have an approved sanitizer solution prepared, nor did they have bulk quat or chlorine to prepare one. At the direction of the PHI, one employee left to purchase bleach. A bleach solution was prepared under the supervision of the PHI at a concentration of 100 ppm. A spray bottle, a bucket for soaking cleaning cloths, and the dishwashing sink was set up with this approved sanitizer solution.

Meat slicer observed in use throughout the day without interim cleaning and sanitizing. Operator stated equipment is cleaned and sanitized only at end of day. Cutting area is not temperature-controlled. Ensure all food-contact equipment is cleaned and sanitized between products and as often as necessary to prevent contamination, including throughout the day during active use.

Walk-in freezer had multiple items being stored directly on the floor. Additional shelving is required to allow proper cleaning and prevent contamination.