10: 6-301.11 The hand washing sink next to the 3-compartment sink is blocked by the ice machine and is inaccessible. In the event that the dish machine doesn't work, that 3 compartment sink is the back-up system and staff will need access to that handsink.
-> Handwashing sinks must be kept accessible for use at all times. Do not place or store items in, on, or in front of handwashing sinks.
20: 3-501.14 A very large pot of Alfredo sauce was prepared at 11:15 am. It had 4 ice wands in it. Specialist took initial temps at 11:45 am and again at 12:15 pm. Temperatures ranged from 80F to 120 F at 12:15. Specialist requested that action be taken to ensure sauce dropped to 70F in the next hour. Pot was stirred and a consistent 98F was achieved. 4 fresh ice wands were added and it was requested that staff continue to monitor sauce to ensure it reached 70 F in the next hour. Staff in the kitchen is limited. A way to solve this problem is to make smaller batches of Alfredo Sauce or to break the very large pot into smaller batches so it can cool more quickly.
Pasta prepared at 10:30 am was found properly cooling in smaller containers at 56F and 50F
Cold cheese shredded this morning was found at 44F.
Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler was 34 F.
-> Cool foods in a refrigerator, in uncovered, shallow metal pans that are no more than two- to three-inches deep. Once products are less than 41 F the food can be transferred to bulk containers and stored covered. Use a food thermometer to verify foods are less than 41 F prior to covering for storage.
-> Do not cool foods in large, deep containers.
-> Quickly cool foods from 135 F to 70 F in 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F in 4 more hours to prevent the growth of microorganisms.
37: 3-602.12(C) Allergen labeling on the menu began on March 16, 2023. We are making establishments aware of this change. Current statement on the menu is "Paninos Restaurant does its best to accommodate dietary specifications for individuals, though we cannot guarantee the absence of specific allergens". The Colorado Code recommendations can be found at https://www.larimer.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/2024/final_foodallergen_021324_0.pdf
Please reach out to the Specialist to help you, but it is safe to say all items on your menu could be identified as having some of the top 9 allergens (specifically wheat, eggs and dairy), except the Ultimate Garden Salad.
-> Labeling must provide the name of the food source for each major food allergen unless the food source is already part of the common name of the respective ingredient. The major food allergens are peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soybeans, fish, crustacean shellfish, eggs, & milk.
43: 3-304.12 Scoop in the container of breadcrumbs was partially buried.
-> Store food dispensing utensils with handles extended out of the food product.
55: 6-501.114 There is a restroom in the back area that is inaccessible due to the quantity of stuff (boxes of toilet items, unused equipement, etc).
There is dusty/fuzzy debris on the bottoms of shelves and equipment.
Area under the dish machine is dirty and needs cleaning and organization.
-> Clean and maintain physical facilities.
