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| Tennessee Department of Health | El Parian Mexican Restaurant | Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

El Parian Mexican Restaurant

2565 Genesis Rd. Crossville, TN 38571

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

December 18, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 69 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: (Out) due to the number of violations and temperature control issues, item marked out of control. Item will be checked at follow-up.

6: (Out) observed employees put on gloves without properly washing hands first. Corrective Action- educated on proper hand washing and glove wear. Item will be checked at follow-up.

13: (Out) observed raw bacon in plastic container improperly stored over fresh cut mushrooms in prep table. Metal containers of raw beef stored above metal containers of cut onions in walk-in cooler. Item will be checked at follow-up.

19: (Out) observed rice (115.5°), refried beans (99.3°), and queso cheese (129.2°) on steam table temp out of limits. Corrective Action- educated on proper hot holding of 135° or greater. Due to cold holding issue and closure item will be checked at follow-up.

20: (Out) upon entry observed walk-in cooler at 50°. Numerous food items out of limits. When questioned person in charge stated that no logs had been maintained. Items embargoed-Cheese dip at 51°F - 62lbs, salsa at 54°F - 67lbs, cut lettuce at 47°F- 15lbs, sour cream at 50°F - 42lbs, shredded chicken at 61°F- 33lbs, ground beef at 68°F- 32lbs, cooked pork at 52°F- 20lbs, refried beans at 48°F - 35lbs, shrimp at 50°F - 30lbs, raw steak at 52°F- 8lbs, milk at 47°F - 9lbs, shelled eggs at 47°F - 25lbs, raw fish at 48°F- 15lbs, chicken at 48°F - 13lbs, raw chicken at 48°F-33lbs, raw steak at 46°F - 16lbs, cheese at 48°F- 6lbs, and ribeyes at 48°F - 12lbs. Corrective Action- educated on proper cold holding of 41° or less, embargoed 473 lbs of food products. Due to lack of other cold holding options and unable to operate safely establishment is closed as of 12:30pm until repairs can be made. Person in charge contacted maintenance and item will be checked at follow-up.

26: (Out) observed aerosol can of pledge improperly stored with paper towels in storage closet. Corrective Action- educated on proper chemical storage and item moved to a approved location. Item will be checked at follow-up.

33: Observed raw beef being improperly thawed on countertop in a container of standing water. Proper thawing must be done in a cold holding unit or under running water.

42: Observed clean utensils improperly stored with food contact edge facing up and out. Observed metal pans stacked wet (wet nesting) at dish storage area.

45: Seal/gasket on walk-in freezer door torn. Cutting boards stained and heavily grooved. Item requires resurface or replacement.

47: Observed food debris/splatter in microwave and interior of cooler in bar area.

51: Observed faucet in womens bathroom extremely loose and in need of repair.

52: Observed dumpster door left open and building materials stored on ground around dumpster.

53: Observed cracked floor tiles in kitchen near oven.

Additional Comments

Joint Inspection with Tiffany Johnson
Establishment closed at 12:30 on 12-18-24 due to walk-in cooler issues and lack of cold holding units.

Observations
OUT
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
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
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
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
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
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
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
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