Surcheros Fresh Mex

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed food buildup against the wall of the dicing machine. // Advised PIC to clean.

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed inadequate ventilation at dishwashing area. Observed mold-like buildup around vent covers and surrounding walls.//Advised PIC to repair vent

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, the test strips used for testing sanitizer concentration in the warewashing sink are expired (both bottles state: "Exp. August 2022). PIC states new strips will be ordered ASAP.

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed accumulation of debris underneath prep. table in the main kitchen. Also observed splatter/stains on walls and coving in back part of kitchen. Clean often enough to prevent accumulation.

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed drying rack (to the left of the warewashing sink) with chipped/flaking coating on the racks (small areas of rust forming). Refinish/replace all shelving with chipped/flaking coating.

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, sanitizer was not registering on test strips in the sanitizer compartment of the three-compartment sink, nor in the sanitizer water in the sanitizer buckets. Facility uses lactic acid sink/surface sanitizer and tested using their test strips (which do not expire until 2026) and no sanitizer registered. COS: PIC instructed employees to dump the sanitizer water from the three-compartment sink and from the sanitizer buckets and refill with bleach/water solution. PIC instructed employees to use bleach sanitizer solution for sanitization of dishes/equipment/surfaces, until a technician can repair the sanitizer system. PIC contacted the technician and he is scheduled to visit the facility on 9/10/2024.

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed pieces of bell pepper and pieces of tomato in the basin of the handwashing sink in the FFS area. COS: PIC instructed employee to clean out and sanitize the handwashing sink. Designated handwashing sinks must only be used for handwashing and for no other purpose.

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed scoop with handle in contact with spice in a closed container. In food that is not under time/temperature control for safety (such as cooking spices, sugar, etc.), scoops that are stored within the container must be stored so that their handles do not contact the food product. COS: PIC had washed hands and then donned a glove and removed the scoop from the container.

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed daylight coming in underneath front doors. Add weatherstripping or other means to seal the gaps under the doors, to prevent pest entry.