FRIDAS COCINA & CANTINA health score and inspection history

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS food at 135 F or above.// Queso stored on steam well table with a maximum temperature of 127F degrees. PIC COS by reheating to 165F degrees.

Provide commercial ventilation filters for steamers, grills, fryers, and stovetop cooking. // No hood vent filters

Store raw animal products below and away from produce and ready to eat foods. (preventive)// Eggs stored above corn on the cob in WI cooler 3-302.11 Store food wrapped, in packages or in covered containers to prevent contamination. // Several containers of food stored in WI and RI cooler uncovered. 3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor.// Salsa stored directly on the floor in the WI cooler.

Allow utensils to air dry before stacking.// Metal containers stacked wet

(E) Remove ROP packaged fish (salmon) from package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under running water.

4-601.11(C) Keep nonfood contact surfaces of equipment (interiors of refrigeration units and cooking equipment, exteriors of equipment, storage shelves, etc.) free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. // Grease/residue buildup on exterior of cooking equipment

(A)(2) Maintain TCS food at 41 F or below.// Marinated chicken tenders stored underneath prep table temping 47F degrees. Per PIC they were recently removed from WI cooler. PIC COS by placing into the WI cooler.

4-601.11(C) Keep nonfood contact surfaces of equipment (interiors of refrigeration units and cooking equipment, exteriors of equipment, storage shelves, etc.) free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. // Clean exterior of cooking equipment from grease and old food debris.

Provide a utensil with a handle for serving or dispensing food or ice.// Bowl without a handle used to portion out rice.

Maintain dishwashing equipment in a state of good repair.// Dish machine thermometer not working properly.

Keep dumpster doors and lids closed.// Dumpster lid and sliding door open

Repair or replace broken ventilation hood vent filters.

Store food wrapped, in packages or in covered containers to prevent contamination. // (1) Pizzas, churros, and sopapillas stored uncovered in RI freezer (2) RTE chips and tortilla bowls stored uncovered

ADPH 420-3-22-.08, 8-403.50 Post current inspection report in a conspicuous place inside the food establishment. Report remains the property of JCDH. // Last inspection report not posted

(B) Loosely cover or uncover food until cooled. // Container of pico de gallo recently prepared temping 60F degrees. COS by loosely uncovering

(A)(2) Maintain TCS food at 41 F or below.// Sliced tomatoes, lettuce, tamales, beef, and rice temping between 46-60F degrees. PIC COS by discarding.

JCDH 2.2 Provide food safety training for all food handlers as required.// Food handlers on duty with no food safety training or expired training. 420-3-22.02(2)(a), 2-101.11(A), 2-102.11(B) An employee or PIC with certification from an accredited food protection manager certification program or verification of attendance of an accredited program within the past 12 months, shall be on the premises during all hours of operation (Priority Category 3 and 4).// No CFSM on duty during time of inspection.

Maintain dishwashing equipment in a state of good repair and condition to allow for intended operation.// Dish machine thermometer not working properly.

Store food at least 6 inches above the floor.// Tortillas stored directly on the floor in dry storage 3-302.11 Store food wrapped, in packages or in covered containers to prevent contamination. // Chicken, beef, and tamales uncovered in RI cooler. PIC COS by covering items with a lid.

Provide access to hand sinks at all times. // HW sink blocked with dirty linen basket 5-205.11 Cease using hand sinks for any purpose other than handwashing.// Observed employee washing hand towel in HW sink

Provide food grade containers for storing all foods. // Cooked rice, tortillas, and tamales stored in plastic bags. PIC COS by placing items in metal food grade containers.