EL PATRON RESTAURANT scores 87; inspectors cite handwashing issues

1. 01

   Handwashing

   Item 2-2D ↗

   Observed two handwashing sinks obstructed: one contained a plastic bowl filled with limes and water, and the other contained an empty plastic bag. Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Observed two handwashing sinks obstructed: one contained a plastic bowl filled with limes and water, and the other contained an empty plastic bag. Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf PIC removed container and bag from both handsinks. Discussed with PIC that hand sink shall only be used for hand washing and shall be accessible at all times. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
   Corrected on siteRepeat violation
2. 02

   Handwashing

   Item 2-2D ↗

   Observed no hand soap at one of the hand sinks of the main kitchen. Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(3)(a)

   Observed no hand soap at one of the hand sinks of the main kitchen. Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf PIC added hand soap to the soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
3. 03

   Cooling methods and equipment

   Item 11A ↗

   Observed two large bins of marinated chicken in the walk-in cooler tightly covered with plastic wrap. Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

   Observed two large bins of marinated chicken in the walk-in cooler tightly covered with plastic wrap. Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. PIC instructed food service employees to divide the marinated chicken into smaller containers and transfer the chicken into metal containers. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗
   Corrected on siteRepeat violation
4. 04

   Pest control

   Item 18 ↗

   Observed at least five fruit flies in the ice cream area of the main kitchen, near the juicer containing leftover oranges. Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

   Observed at least five fruit flies in the ice cream area of the main kitchen, near the juicer containing leftover oranges. Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Discussed with the PIC to eliminate harborage conditions that may support pests, including properly disposing of oranges used in the juicer, and to address the pest issue with the pest control operator. CA: PIC removed the used oranges from the juicer. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 18 ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.