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Las Margaritas II

4604 Skyview Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37416

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

October 27, 2021 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 74 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: 1200-23-01-.02(1)(b) Person in charge does not demonstrate control over PIC does not demonstrate control over foodborne illness risk factors at time of routine inspection. Numerous State of Tennessee Department of Health Food Safety Fact Sheets posted throughout kitchen, many of these procedures not followed during routine inspection.

7: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(a)1.(ii) Observed food prep employee prepping a final form RTE dish bare handed during inspector arrival. RTE foods must be handled with gloves or utensils to help prevent food contamination.

13: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Raw beef stored on top of vegetables in low boy reach in cooler. Raw eggs stored above vegetables in walk in cooler. Poster showing proper food storage in Spanish language posted on walk in cooler door. Raw animal products must be stored below or away from RTE foods to help prevent contamination.

18: Chicken vegetable mix stored in large pot cooked yesterday per PIC temping 47°F. 6 hour cooling period not followed. After TCS foods are cooked and not immediately served, 6 hour cooling period must be achieved. 1st two hours 135°F-70°F. Following 4 hours 70°F-41°F or below. PIC embargoed 10 pounds of chicken vegtable mix.

19: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Hot well holding TCS foods 80-110°F. Power light going in and out, possible faulty unit not receiving constant power supply. TCS foods in hot holding must be 135°F or above. PIC moved Queso and Meat Sauce over to stove top to help hold products 135°F or above.

20: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Salsa held out at room temperature for majority of routine inspection 55-60°F. PIC embargoed 5 pounds salsa. TCS foods must be held at 41°F or below.

21: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)8.(i) Cooked pork in walk in cooler dated 10/14/21, routine inspection conducted on 10/27/21. Exceeds 7 day shelf life period of cooked TCS foods. Once TCS foods are prepped/cooked and held over night, the product must be dated marked and held no longer than 7 days. PIC embargoed 10 pounds of cooked Pork.

31: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5. Cooked queso held out to cool at room temperature. Temping 80°F, PIC moved Queso to walk in cooler to help follow 6 hour cooling period. Cooling at room temperature not an approved cooling procedure. Foods should be cooled in a cold holding unit, ice bath, ice wand etc.

37: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Multiple foods left uncovered in reach in portion of low boy units. Foods in cold holding must be covered to help prevent contamination.

46: 1200-23-01-.04(5)(a) Silverware stored in bucket with soapy stagnant water in dish area. Water temping 75°F. Washwater must be 110°F or above.

47: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Fan unit dirty in walk in cooler.

53: 1200-23-01-.06(4) Floor in poor repair by dry storage area. Drains falling in.

54: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Employee cell phone and keys stored near chips station. Perosnal items must be proper stowed and not be stored near foods or food contact surfaces.

54: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(c) Lights not working in beer storage area. Light cover hanging from ceiling in dry storage area.

Additional Comments

See priority violations 1,7,13,18,19,20,21.

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
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
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
OUT
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Observations
OUT
19 Proper hot 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
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
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
31 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
46 Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces 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
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant