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Pupuseria Metapan

2219 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, TN 37217

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

January 17, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 85 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

13: Raw beef, pork, eggs, whole fish and chicken stored above bins of sauces and plantains in Walk-In Cooler CA moved all items to correct shelf order

13: 2cases of raw shelled eggs stored above fresh raw vegetables in Walk-In Cooler Ca moved raw eggs

20: Cooked pork, beans, and cheese mix at 70F, pork and cheese mix at 73F and beens and cheese mix at 70F stored on table by grill not maintained at 41F or below. No tphc policy present. Employee stated she been told to hold pupusas mixes for 4hours then place in refrigerator. CA - Discussed having a tphc policy and the correct procedure. Move items to Walk-In Cooler on ice.

20: Cooked chicken at 45F, 1/16 stored in back coca cola cooler not maintained at 41F or below. Adjust the dial to a colder setting . CA move cooked chicken to Walk-In Cooler

21: Cooked rice, pork mix with cheese, leftover bean and cheese mix stored in Prep cooler not date mark. CA employee immediately throw items out, stated they were no good.

34: No food thermometer present

34: No visible thermometer in deep freezer

34: No visible thermometer in coca cola cooler used to stored cooked chicken and milk jugs

36: Front door prop open

37: Open top twist water bottles and employee food stored on shelf with Seasonings

45: Damage, torn, rusted lid top to deep freezer

45: Wore wood and soil cardboard use as liner for shelf rack

46: No chemical test strips present

Additional Comments

Microwave use for quick reheat to serve or employee food only

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
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
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
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
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
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Observations
NO
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
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
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
46 Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant