Mar & Tierra

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

AFSC and food handler cards are needed. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed a couple of bulk food bins not labeled. [CA] Label each bulk food bin with the contents.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

The under counter prep unit did not have a thermometer. [CA] Every refrigerator must have a thermometer to monitor the temperature. [COS] The owner put one in.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the ceiling to have several holes covered with plastic. [CA] Repair the holes in the ceiling. According to the new owner they are currently working in the areas and will repair as soon as possible.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Observed the bulk food bins to be what appears as new small waste bins. [CA] The bins must be food grade containers.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s notes

Observed a couple of refrigerators missing thermometers. [CA] Replace the missing thermometers so that each unit has a thermometer.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.