Los Comales

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the employee's restroom and at the hand sink in the bar. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with paper towels at all times for hand drying after washing. Corrected on Site (COS): Person In Charge (PIC) had paper towels added.

Inspector notes: Observed a food-grade container and a dine-in cup stored inside the hand sink next to the prep sink, and observed a pitcher stored inside the hand sink in the bar location. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinks are not allowed for storage. Corrected on Site (COS): Employee moved the items from the hand sinks.

Inspector notes: Observed a container of queso and cooked pork in the walk-in cooler with no date marking indicating the prep or discard date. These items, when held for more than 24 hours, must be dated with an opening and/or discard date. Corrected on Site (COS): Food items discarded.

Inspector notes: Observed a bulk container of sugar without the common name labeled on the container. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Corrected On Site (COS): Person In Charge labeled the outside of the container with the common name.

Inspector notes: Observed no food allergen notification for customers to view. Per Person In Charge (PIC), there was a poster on the wall near where the inspection report is posted, but there was no notification of food allergens posted on the wall. The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. Corrected On Site (COS): A notification poster was provided to the establishment today. Post the notification document on the wall for customers to view.

Inspector notes: Observed an open container of Tripe stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Cover the container and store the food item 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector notes: Observed several food-grade containers wet-stacked while being stored on the shelf. After washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils, the items must air dry before being stored properly. Recommend pyramid stacking to allow the containers to air dry before storing correctly. Re-wash, re-rinse, and re-sanitize containers before air drying.

Inspector notes: Observed single-service take-out food containers stored on the floor. Single-use items such as take-out food-grade containers are not allowed to be stored on the floor. Store the containers on the shelf to have them 6" off of the floor.

Inspector notes: Observed the women's restroom door open, not self-closing. A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Repair the door to allow it to self-close.