Restaurante Y Tamaleria La Bendicion #2 INC.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed in use tongs being stored hanging on milk crate. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.12: observed containers and bins of food items stored on the floor in the rear dishwashing/prep area. Instructed to elevate food items 6 inches above the floor and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 40 or more mice droppings on site. Mice droppings were found on the floors in the following areas: in the hot water tank storage closet, near the mop sink, under the three compartment sink, under the shelves were food items are stored, near the rear exit door, where the bags of corn husk for tamales are stored, and surrounding the cold holding units. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed containers and bins of food items stored on the floor in the rear dishwashing/prep area. Instructed to elevate food items 6 inches above the floor and maintain.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on site from 04/26/2024, report #2593530. New summary report given and posted for public view at this time. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed washroom doors not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.