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El Brasero
5546 Chopin

LHD - Mobile Food Establishmen

StatusSeasonal
License typeMobile Food Establishment
State license number221019
OwnerJesus Rios
Complexity levelUnknown
Review frequencyEvery 180 days

2 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

10-18-2018
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
10 violations cited :
Code 3-501.16
Hot food item(s) stored below 135 degrees f
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P)
Priority
Corrected on 10-19-2018
Code 4-702.11
Clean utensil(s) and food-contact surface(s) not sanitized
FULL FOOD CODE:
UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be SANITIZED before use after cleaning. (P)
Priority
Not corrected
Code 5-203.11
Handwashing lavatories not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) A HANDWASHING SINK or an approved automatic handwashing unit shall be provided as necessary for their convenient use by EMPLOYEES in areas specified and not fewer than the number of HANDWASHING SINKS required by LAW shall be provided. (Pf) (B) If APPROVED, when FOOD exposure is limited and HANDWASHING SINKS are not conveniently available, such as in some mobile or TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS or at some VENDING MACHINE LOCATIONS, EMPLOYEES may use chemically treated towelettes for handwashing.
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 3-501.15
Food item(s) cooled improperly
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (Pf) (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (Pf) (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (Pf) (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (Pf) (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (Pf) (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; (Pf) or (7) Other effective methods. (Pf) (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT, FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: (1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination as specified under Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD.
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 4-302.14
Sanitizer test kit not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 6-501.111
Pest(s) present in facility
FULL FOOD CODE:
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES. by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified.(Pf) (D) Eliminating harborage conditions.
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 4-302.12
Food thermometer(s) not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 5-203.11
Handwashing lavatories not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) A HANDWASHING SINK or an approved automatic handwashing unit shall be provided as necessary for their convenient use by EMPLOYEES in areas specified and not fewer than the number of HANDWASHING SINKS required by LAW shall be provided. (Pf) (B) If APPROVED, when FOOD exposure is limited and HANDWASHING SINKS are not conveniently available, such as in some mobile or TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS or at some VENDING MACHINE LOCATIONS, EMPLOYEES may use chemically treated towelettes for handwashing.
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination
FULL FOOD CODE:
FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.
Core
Not corrected
Code 2-401.11
Beverage container not covered
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) An EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
Core
Corrected on 10-19-2018

08-16-2017
Preopening/New

OutcomeCompliant
5 violations cited :
Code 5-103.11
Hot water supply insufficient to meet demands
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. (Pf) (B) Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 8-17-2017
Code 4-302.14
Sanitizer test kit not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 8-24-2017
Code 4-202.16
Nonfood contact surface(s) with ledges projections or crevices
FULL FOOD CODE:
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Core
Corrected on 8-24-2017
Code 5-302.14
Mobile water tank vent
FULL FOOD CODE:
If provided, a water tank vent shall terminate in a downward direction and shall be covered with: 16 mesh screen or equivalent when the vent is in a protected area or A protective filter when the vent is in an area that is not protected from windblown dirt and debris.
Core
Corrected on 8-25-2017
Code 4-501.11
Equipment do not meet requirements of rule
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Corrected on 8-24-2017
About inspections
A restaurant is compliant when zero Priority or Priority Foundation violations are cited during an inspection, or when all are corrected; Core violations will be reviewed at the next routine inspection and are not required to be corrected to be in compliance.
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