CHELAS NICARAGUAN CUISINE Inspection – August 26, 2024

High Priority 2

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High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and beans (59 F – Cold Holding); beef tongue (59 F – Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per operator foods were placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.

Stop Sale

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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (59 F – Cold Holding); beef tongue (59 F – Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per operator foods were placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

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Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a slicer soiler at the kitchen.

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Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos inside the reach in cooler not date marked, Also observed a soup and nacatamales inside the walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

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

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Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with vegetable stored on the floor.

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Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

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