Cactus Grill

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sausages 115F and Empanadas 112F at serving line placed out of temperature control. Mantain 135 or above. PIC stated they had been out for 30 minutes and placed them on the stove top for re-heating at 165F.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Three Bay Sink not set up and very soiled filled with soiled dishes. PIC states that they wash with soap only. Provide proper warewashing all the time by setting up three bay sink properly and wash rinse and sanitize.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical
  Inspector note: Mixer of seasoning with chicken at lower level soiled. PIC stated it is washed 3-4 times a week. Warewash properly every 4 hours. Potato cutter soiled with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly. Can opener knife (lower level) very soiled with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing hot holding and handsink usage.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed several trays with rice placed outside the cooking line out of any hot holding means. Rice registered above 135F. PIC stated that they probably need another hot holding unit and placed them inside the oven to mantain the temperature. Provide additional hot holding capacity.
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No sanitizer test kit on site. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at lower level used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink at lower level without paper towel. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Several food boxes stored on the floor at both levels and inside refrigerating units. Elevate properly. Walk-in freezer at lower level with large amount of several food items piled up over each other. Separate and store properly.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Observed raw beef left out for thawing at room temperature and not being monitored.It was not slacking anymore and PIC placed it inside walk-in. Thaw properly all the time.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood Vent Sticker with expired sticker. PIC called to set up a cleaning appointment. Provide a current sticker.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 13, 2021: 12 previous findings did not recur.

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