LA MEXICANA RESTAURANTE Inspection – October 30, 2023

High Priority 3

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High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (48F – Cooling) in walk-in cooler overnight

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High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

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High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (48F – Cooling) in walk-in cooler cooling overnight

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

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Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Placed hot in a tied plastic bag

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Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse bowl in and sink, and another fill bowl with water from hand sink . Operator coached employee on proper handsink usage **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

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Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen

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Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen

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