La Cabana

Inspector notes: Observed several employee cups placed on the prep top station and near the grill. PIC had employee discard all cups. Rule: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Inspector notes: Observed frozen beef sitting in stand still water. PIC immediately corrected the action to properly thaw the beef. Rule: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F...

Inspector notes: Observed build up on microwave handles, RIC handles, warmer cabinet handles, and prep top cooler handles. PIC to clean all non-food contact surfaces at a frequency to avoid build up of accumulation. Rule: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Inspector notes: Observed several employees jackets, backpacks stored on top of items in the dry storage closet. PIC had employee remove the specified items to a designated area. Rule: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - Using Dressing Rooms & Lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (C) (j) Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers. 1. Dressing rooms shall be used by employees if the employees regularly change their clothes in the establishment. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.