COSTA VERDE A TASTE OF PERU Inspection – March 12, 2024

High Priority 1

#5High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. In walk in cooler observed a variety of foods inside non food grade containers.

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher. Operator replenished towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#7Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. At front counter, several varieties of desserts in packaging and available to customers self service with no label or date marking. Educated operator about requirements for labels.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris

#3Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Flashlight was needed to observe date marking.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Near walk in cooler, observed raw chicken and raw fish thawing at room temperature with no running water. Educated operator about proper thawing methods.

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