Las Cazuelas Grill, 4122 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: LAS CAZUELAS GRILL
Address: 4122 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
Permit #: 075077
Non-smoking facility: Yes
Last inspection: 01/09/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Cooling Methods
    Items:
    Food item(s) cooled
    Problems:
    Improperly In plastic container
    Corrections:
    Utilize metal pans to maximize heat transfer.
    Comment:
    Observed brown rice and minced chicken cooling in large containers in walk in cooler. Owner states these were just made. Potentially hazardous food must be cooled rapidly with ice baths, ice paddles, shallow pans with stirring or combination of methods. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of inspection by education and by manager and employee using ice baths and shallow pans to cool rice and cooked chicken. Corrected
    General violation description:
    3-501.15 - (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
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Haza
    Items:
    In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Improperly date marked Longer than 7 days stored at 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Provide proper date marks as stated above.
    Comment:
    Observed longer than 7 days used to date mark foods. Observed rice pudding in front display cooler not date marked. All potentially hazardous foods prepared and held for over 24 hours must have a date. Example 01/09 - 05/15. 6 days in between. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of inspection by education, by dating rice puddings, and by changing all dates in coolers to use the 6 days in between. Corrected
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Dr
    Items:
    Clean equipment and utensil(s) Equipment
    Problems:
    Dried with a cloth towel
    Corrections:
    Completely air dry all items prior to storage/use.
    Comment:
    Observed slicer/dicer parts being cloth dried after being sanitized at 3 compartment sink. Equipment and utensils must be allowed to air dry after sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Correct immediately
    General violation description:
    4-901.11 - After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface SANITIZING solutions), before contact with FOOD
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Can opener blade(s)
    Problems:
    Dull
    Corrections:
    Provide smooth, beveled edge on can opener blade.
    Comment:
    Observed can opener blade dull and rusty. Replace can opener blade. Can opener blade can not be dull or rusty. Correct immediately
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Critical: Cooling Methods
    Items:
    Food item(s) cooled
    Problems:
    Improperly In plastic container
    Corrections:
    Utilize metal pans to maximize heat transfer.
    Comment:
    Observed brown rice and minced chicken cooling in large containers in walk in cooler. Owner states these were just made. Potentially hazardous food must be cooled rapidly with ice baths, ice paddles, shallow pans with stirring or combination of methods. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of inspection by education and by manager and employee using ice baths and shallow pans to cool rice and cooked chicken. Corrected
    General violation description:
    3-501.15 - (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
  • Critical: Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Haza
    Items:
    In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s)
    Problems:
    Improperly date marked Longer than 7 days stored at 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Provide proper date marks as stated above.
    Comment:
    Observed longer than 7 days used to date mark foods. Observed rice pudding in front display cooler not date marked. All potentially hazardous foods prepared and held for over 24 hours must have a date. Example 01/09 - 05/15. 6 days in between. Correct immediately. Corrected at time of inspection by education, by dating rice puddings, and by changing all dates in coolers to use the 6 days in between. Corrected
    General violation description:
    3-501.17 - (A) Except as specified in (E) of this section, refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation: (1) 7 calendar days or less from the day that the FOOD is prepared, if the FOOD is maintained at 5C (41F) or less
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Dr
    Items:
    Clean equipment and utensil(s) Equipment
    Problems:
    Dried with a cloth towel
    Corrections:
    Completely air dry all items prior to storage/use.
    Comment:
    Observed slicer/dicer parts being cloth dried after being sanitized at 3 compartment sink. Equipment and utensils must be allowed to air dry after sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Correct immediately
    General violation description:
    4-901.11 - After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface SANITIZING solutions), before contact with FOOD
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Can opener blade(s)
    Problems:
    Dull
    Corrections:
    Provide smooth, beveled edge on can opener blade.
    Comment:
    Observed can opener blade dull and rusty. Replace can opener blade. Can opener blade can not be dull or rusty. Correct immediately
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
01/09/2015Routine
  • In-Use Utensils, Between-Use S
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Improperly stored With handle in product
    Corrections:
    Store with handle extended out of product.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED IN THE ICE MACHINE STEEL BOWL LAYING IN THE ICE. IN THE SUGAR BIN THERE WAS A STORED INSIDE THE HANDLE IN THE SUGAR. , CORRECTED BY THE OPERATOR REMOVING THE BOWL FROM THE ICE MACHINE. THE HANDLE OF THE CUP WAS REPOSITIONED TO BE STORED UPWARD.
    General violation description:
    3-304.12 - During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under # (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container
  • In-Use Utensils, Between-Use S
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Improperly stored With handle in product
    Corrections:
    Store with handle extended out of product.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED IN THE ICE MACHINE STEEL BOWL LAYING IN THE ICE. IN THE SUGAR BIN THERE WAS A STORED INSIDE THE HANDLE IN THE SUGAR. , CORRECTED BY THE OPERATOR REMOVING THE BOWL FROM THE ICE MACHINE. THE HANDLE OF THE CUP WAS REPOSITIONED TO BE STORED UPWARD.
    General violation description:
    3-304.12 - During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under # (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container
07/03/2014Routine
  • Critical: Cooling Methods
    Comment:
    OBSERVED SHALLOW PANS AND SMALL CONTAINERS USED TO COOL RICE. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    3-501.15 - (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
  • Critical: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Comment:
    OBSERVED ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE. NO CART IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. RISK CONTROL PLAN PROVIDED. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
  • Critical: When to Wash
    Comment:
    OBSERVED PROPER HAND WASHING AT CORRECT TIMES. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    2-301.14 - FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under  2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portionsof arms
  • Intensity
    Comment:
    OBSERVED WORKING LIGHTS UNDER HOOD. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    6-303.11 - The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning
  • Critical: Cooling Methods
    Comment:
    OBSERVED SHALLOW PANS AND SMALL CONTAINERS USED TO COOL RICE. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    3-501.15 - (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
  • Critical: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Comment:
    OBSERVED ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE. NO CART IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. RISK CONTROL PLAN PROVIDED. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
  • Critical: When to Wash
    Comment:
    OBSERVED PROPER HAND WASHING AT CORRECT TIMES. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    2-301.14 - FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under  2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portionsof arms
  • Intensity
    Comment:
    OBSERVED WORKING LIGHTS UNDER HOOD. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    6-303.11 - The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning
01/15/2014Follow-up
  • Critical: Cooling Methods
    Items:
    Food item(s) cooled
    Problems:
    Improperly In large container Bulk storage container
    Corrections:
    Utilize long, shallow pans.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED RICE BEING COOLED IN WALK IN COOLER IN VERY LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER. USE SHALLOW PANS, ICE BATHS, ICE PADDLES OR COMBINATION OF METHODS TO COOL FOODS RAPIDLY. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY,
    General violation description:
    3-501.15 - (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
  • Critical: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Locations:
    hand wash sink(s) utility room
    Problems:
    Not easily accessible Items stored In
    Corrections:
    Remove items from handsink. Do not store items at handsink.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK LINE TO HAVE CART IN FRONT OF IT AND LARGE FRYING UTENSIL IN IT. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND ALSO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. DO NOT STORE ITEMS IN FRONT OF OR IN HAND SINKS. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. REPEAT VIOLATION. FILL OUT RISK CONTROL PLAN BY FOLLOW UP INSPECTION. ,
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
  • Critical: When to Wash
    Items:
    Employee(s)
    Problems:
    Did not wash hands After other activities
    Corrections:
    Hands shall be washed with hot water and soap for at least 20 seconds after contamination.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USE AS WELL AS NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER WIPING HANDS INTO RAGS AND SOILED APRONS. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS WHEN SOILED AND BEFORE GLOVE USE. TRAIN EMPLOYEES ON WHEN TO WASH HANDS. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY,
    General violation description:
    2-301.14 - FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under  2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portionsof arms
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components seals
    Problems:
    In poor repair
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED DOOR SEALS ON 1 DOOR FRONT COUNTER COOLER BROKEN MAKING DOOR NOT BEING ABLE TO BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY. FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SEALS ON THIS COOLER BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Intensity
    Items:
    Lighting intensity
    Problems:
    Less than
    Comment:
    OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING OR BURNED OUT UNDER BOTH HOODS IN ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS IN THESE AREAS WITH LIGHT SHEILDS. ADEQUATE LIGHTING MUST BE PROVIDED. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY,
    General violation description:
    6-303.11 - The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning
12/17/2013Routine
  • Critical: Common Name
    Items:
    Working containers-toxics cleaner
    Locations:
    kitchen utility room
    Problems:
    Not labeled as to content
    Corrections:
    Label all containers as to content.
    Comment:
    ,
    General violation description:
    7-102.11 - Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall beclearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
  • Critical: Using a Handwashing Sink
    Items:
    Handwashing sink(s)
    Locations:
    hand wash sink(s) utility room
    Problems:
    Not easily accessible Items stored In
    Corrections:
    Remove items from handsink. Do not store items at handsink.
    Comment:
    ,
    General violation description:
    5-205.11 - (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (Pf) (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) (C) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
  • Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
    Items:
    Wiping cloth(s) wet
    Locations:
    kitchen food prep table
    Problems:
    Stored on Prep table
    Corrections:
    Store wiping cloths completely submersed in sanitizer.
    General violation description:
    3-304.14 - (A) Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from TABLEWARE and carry-out containers that occur as FOOD is being served shall be: (1) Maintained dry
06/05/2013Routine

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