Tennessee Department of Health
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MARGARITAS OF CORDOVA

1805 N GERMANTOWN PKWY Cordova, TN 38016

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

January 5, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 62 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: No demonstration of knowledge present. Proper cold holding temperature: 41°F and below Proper hot holding temperature: 135°F and above Three compartment sink: wash, rinse, and sanitize

6: Observed employees not washing their hands between tasks. Educate employees on the importance of hand washing between tasks and putting on a new set of gloves.

7: Observed employees scoop tortilla chips and the chips touching their hands. Educate employees on how to properly scoop tortilla chips without them touching their hands.

13: Observed container of queso above the oven. Ensure the container is not stored above the oven. Observed pieces of raw chicken in the raw steak container that was being cold held. Raw chicken and raw steak are stored next to each other. Educate employees on the importance of keeping raw chicken and steak separate from one a another. Observed raw ground beef, pork, and raw carrots stored next to each other. Ensure these items are stored separately from one another. Observed employee cooking steak and chicken next to each other on the grill. Educate employees on how to cook chicken and steak separately while on the grill.

17: Potatoes placed into the holding box did not reach the proper hot holding temperature. Ensure hot holding items are reaching the proper hot holding temperatures of 135°F and above.

19: Observed potatoes not reaching the proper hot holding temperature. Educate employees on the importance of hot holding items reading at 135°F.

20: Observed several items at the first cold holding box reading above the proper cold holding temperature. Ensure items are holding at the proper cold holding temperature of 41°F and below.

21: Observed items that were not properly date marked. Educate employees on how to properly date mark raw items in the walk in cooler. (Ex: Discard date only (seven days from the date prepped; Prep date: 1/1/2023 and Discard date: 1/7/2023) OR Prep date + discard date)

26: Observed bucket of sanitizer above the proper ppm of chlorine sanitizer.

34: Ensure thermometers are available in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

35: Observed several containers without labels (chips). Educate employees on the importance of labeling large containers of food.

37: Obseved containers of food on the floor of the walk in cooler. Ensure items are placed at least 6 inches off the ground. Observed keys near the microwave area. Ensure personal items are stored away from the prep areas.

41: Observed handles in the raw chicken and raw steak containers. Ensure handles are not stored in the food items.

44: Observed employees changing tasks without washing their hands and put on a new set of gloves.

45: Ensure cutting boards are free of grooves. Observed dirt build up on the can opener.

47: Observed food spills on the trays of the hot holding box. Ensure the hot holding box storing the potatoes and meat are clean.

51: Left sink of the womens restroom is not working. Sinks of the mens restroom are not clean.

53: Ceiling vents in the kitchen area are dirty and ceiling tiles coming down in the restroom hallway.

Additional Comments

Due to critical violations present, a follow-up is scheduled in 10 days.

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
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
OUT
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
21 Proper date marking and disposition
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
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
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
44 Gloves used properly
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
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
Observations
NO
1 Appropriate “No Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors” sign posted?
Compliant
Observations
NO
2 Sale of single cigarettes observed?
Compliant
Observations
NO
3 Vending machines conspicuously placed and supervised or tokens used?
Compliant
Observations
NO
4 Sale of tobacco products to minors (under 18) observed?
Compliant
Observations
NO
5 Are persons under the age of 18 ever allowed in the establishment?
Compliant