EL PATIO COFFEE & BISTRO/PEPITO AREPAS BAR Inspection – August 19, 2024

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach-in cooler at preparation area. Products were correctly arranged. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided clean up procedures via email.

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at main kitchen blocked by fire extinguisher.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine interior near coffee machine.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email.

#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler near back oven at main kitchen.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray gun nozzle soiled at three compartment sink near office.

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