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El Sol Tex Mex Inc

1129 Franklin Road Lebanon, TN 37090

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

October 30, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 59 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: Pic knowledge lacking as evidenced by several priority violations and unable to discuss hot and cold holding temperatures and cook temperatures. Will return for follow inspection within 10 days to verify all priority violations have been corrected.

2: Pic unable to discuss reportable symptoms and diagnoses. Will email fact sheet in English and Spanish.

12: Raw oysters present in rear ric. No shell stock tags available nor receipt. Pic stated food was purchased at restaurant depot and box was thrown away. Cos by embargoing 25 lbs, discussed maintaining shell stock tags, will email further guidance.

13: Tubes of raw ground beef stored directly above unprotected pan of onions in ric. Cos by pic rearranging, placing onions above ground beef.

13: Raw chicken stored directly above raw beef in cooler drawers. Cos by employee placing chicken in bottom drawer.

13: Fly strip hung directly above prep table and open prep cooler in kitchen. Cos by employee relocating fly strip.

14: 3 comp sink set up improperly with dirty dishes in middle comp, nothing in right comp, and chlorine water reading 75 ppm in left comp. Cos by discussing proper set up, will email fact sheet and poster.

19: Cooked rice in rear steam table temps 115F, was cooked 30 min ago per pic. Pic stated it was extra to replace rice on makeline when needed. Observed heat setting on steam table was off. Cos by discussing keeping tcs foods 135F or higher, or cooling to 41F or less. Pic placed rice in ice bath in freezer to rapidly cool.

23: Advisory present on menus, but items offered cooked to order or raw (ceviche, oysters) do not have disclaimer. Will email fact sheet.

34: Establishment does not have thermometer for checking food temps

35: Plastic containers of granulated dry goods unlabeled on prep table.

37: Several containers of food stored directly on floor. All food must be stored at least 6 inches above ground.

37: Employee drink and food stored in rics above and directly beside food intended for the public. Cos by pic removing employee drinks and food.

39: Employee wearing cloth around waste. Clothes must be stored in clean, dry place or in sanitizer bucket.

41: Bowl with no handle being used for scoop, stored directly in dry good product. Scoops kay be stored in food so long as handle does not contact food.

46: Plastic grocery bag being used as sink stopper in 3 comp sink. Advised pic to obtain sink stoppers.

48: Hand sink by kitchen entrance has hot water turned off

Additional Comments

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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
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
OUT
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
COS
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
COS
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
COS
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
COS
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
COS Repeat
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
OUT
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
COS
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
OUT
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
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
35 Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
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
46 Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observations
OUT
48 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant