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LA COSTA NAYARITA RESTAURANT

5332 CANE RIDGE RD Antioch, TN 37013

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

January 10, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 46 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: Due to the significant number of priority violations, there is no active managerial control in the kitchen. CA: suggest food handlers class and retraining of all employees.

2: No written policy available. CA: emailed.

6: Observed employees not removing gloves and washing hands after handling dirty dishes. CA: discussed with PIC.

6: Employees on cook line observed wiping hands on wiping cloths attached to aprons. CA: discussed with PIC.

8: Hand sink beside walk in cooler and chemical storage closet is being used to fill up bowls of water to then place inside of cooking soup on stove. CA: discussed with PIC.

8: Hand sink beside soda machine in server station has no soap. CA: discussed with PIC and restocked.

11: Fully cooked crab meat being thawed in open packages in water with raw fish. CA: embargoed 10 lbs.

13: Raw oysters stored over ready to eat food inside prep cooler 2. CA: moved and discussed with PIC.

13: Raw seafood being stored above cooked seafood in walk in cooler. CA: discussed with PIC and moved.

13: Raw chicken being stored beside raw seafood in walk in cooler. CA: discussed with PIC and moved.

14: Observed employee using knife to cut up foods from prep cooler and then wiping the knife on cloth attached to apron. No sanitizing steps being used before reusing the knife. CA: discussed with PIC.

19: Refried beans on steam table temped at 126F at time of inspection. Employee stated the beans were places on steam table between two and three hours ago. CA: embargoed 3 lbs.

20: Fully cooked crab meat being thawed in stagnant water inside three compartment sink temped at 50F during inspection. CA: embargoed 10 lbs.

26: Glass cleaner inside spray bottle stored hanging from shelf above prep cooler. CA: removed.

33: Frozen octopus being thawed in three compartment sink at room temperature.

33: Raw fish being thawed in stagnant water in three compartment sink.

35: Several containers with spices stored beside cook line do not have labels.

36: Fly traps with visible dead insects hung over prep table in seafood prep area.

37: Containers of raw and cooked food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler.

39: Wet wiping cloths being stored on cutting boards when not in use.

41: Observed in use serving spoons being stored in stagnant water on top of prep cooler 4.

45: Wood along baseboards in dishwashing station and on dish storage shelves is not sealed.

47: Nozzles on soda machine at drink station has significant black buildup.

47: Significant grease buildup on the hood above fryers and grill.

51: Door to women’s restroom is not self closing. A trash can is being used to prop the door open.

52: Lid for grease trap open.

52: Dumpster door and dumpster lids open.

53: Excessive brown and black staining on ceiling tiles and along walls inside kitchen.

53: Missing ceiling tile in seafood prep area.

54: Broken light shield inside dry storage room (light bulb exposed).

54: Excessive dust and rust on vents throughout kitchen.

56: Most recent report not posted.

57:

Additional Comments

Post "No Smoking" signs on all entrances and exits.

Follow-up inspection will be conducted within 10 days.

Observations
OUT
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observations
OUT
2 Management awareness, policy present
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
OUT
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Observations
OUT
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Observations
IN
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
33 Approved thawing methods used
Observations
OUT
33 Approved thawing methods used
Observations
OUT
35 Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
51 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observations
OUT
52 Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observations
OUT
52 Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
OUT
56 Most recent inspection posted
Observations
No
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant