PONCE RESTAURANT.

FOUND FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE GARAGE FOOD PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE GARAGE FOOD PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA THAT ARE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND A LARGE PORTION OF COOKED PORK IN A PAN ON TOP OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL AT 103 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT CASE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE IN THE GARAGE AREA. MUST REFINISH/REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EACH UNISEX RESTROOM.

OBSERVED LIVING QUARTERS WITH A BED, CLOSET WITH CLOTHING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS, AND A WASHROOM, WITHIN THE GARAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A PRIVATE ROOM USED AS SLEEPING QUARTERS MAY NOT BE USED WITHIN A PREP AREA INSIDE A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE GARAGE FOOD PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE GARAGE FOOD PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA THAT ARE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOUND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT COVERS INSIDE THE RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GARAGE AREA WHERE BREAD IS BAKED IN THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

2 SINK STOPPERS WERE MISSING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS.

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200528 ON 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT HOT HOLD UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK ITEM FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MUST STORE ALL FOOD ON SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED POT, PANS, AND OTHER FOOD HOLDING UNTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE. MUST STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS ON A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE GARAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

MUST PROVIDE THE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON THE MOP SINK AND THE ICE MACHINE TO BE CLEAN AND EASILY VISIBLE FOR INSPECTION.

THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE LID AND DRIPPING OFF ONTO THE GROUND INTO A PUDDLE OF GREASE. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY CLEANING THE GREASE BOX AND THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020 (B)

OBSERVED GARAGE AREA TO BE CLUTTERED AND WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, ORGANIZE, STORE ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT DOORS OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND AT REAR 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS,NOT GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.

WEST WALLS/CEILING AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE AREAS ARE STORED MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES OR RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (48.9F-51.9F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX:15 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $110.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN STORED EQUIPMENTS AND IN CLUTTERED CORNERS ALONG THE WALLS OF THE REAR GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH GAP AT LOWER LEFT CORNER OF REAR OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOORS THAT LEAD FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS TO GARAGE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

OBSERVED FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS EVENLY LOCATED IN THE REAR SECTION OF GARAGED PREP/DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SUCH THAT IT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT DOORS OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND AT REAR 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS,NOT GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS AND FAN COVERS AROUND/INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES/GARAGED STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

WEST WALLS/CEILING AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE AREAS ARE STORED MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES OR RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX FOR THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR GARAGED STORAGE AREAS AND REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN A GAS CONNECTED OVEN AND INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH LOCATED AT THE REAR GARAGED DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVINGS AND ELEVATE ALL STORED EQUIPMENTS OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE AREAS FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR FRONT CLOSET, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED REAR WALK IN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 50F. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: -150 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF, 46.6 F AT $200 (DATED 10/4/17) -200 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES, 46.7 F AT $60, (DATED 10/6/17) -60 LBS OF RAW BEEF STEAK, 46.7 F, AT $249, (DATED 10/5/17) -150 LBS OF SHISH KEBABS, 45.5 F, AT $208, (DATED 10/5/17) MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 560 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $717.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER SANITIZE CONCENTRATION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR FRONT CLOSET, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN (NAME,ADDRESS,INGRIEDENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLERAND GARAGE

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH OVENS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PLACE BOTH 1- EYE STOVES UNDER FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED CHICKEN 120.0F,,5LB, COOKED SAUSAGE 132.1F,3LB. COOKED FISH 126.2F-127.9F,5LBS. COOKED PORK 80.4F IN COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.20LBS. COOKED PORK 45.1F,5LBS. COOKED PORK 45.6F,7LBS.PORK STEW 44.4F,4LBS. COOKED POTATOES DATED5/19/17 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 50 LBS. $239. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION.OBSERVED A 1- EYE STOVE WITH A LARGE POT ON TOP OF IT WITH FOOD INSIDE,SAUSAGE MAKER,SEASONINGS,APPX. 10LBS.PEELED ONIONS IN A LARGE BUSS PAN ON PREP TABLE,4- BUCKETS OF CUT PLAINTAINS IN WATERON FLOOR IN REAR ATTACHED GARAGE.MUST REMOVE FOOD ITEMS,COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM REAR GARAGE AREA.NO COOKING OR FOOD PREPARATION ALLOWED IN REAR GARAGE AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 - RODENTICIDE BLOCKS OF OPEN POISON ON FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE NEAR HOT WATER TANK,APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR AND DOOR PANEL,APPX. "3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN DOOR OF GARAGE,APPX."1/2-3/4" ON FRONT DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/23/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN (NAME,ADDRESS,INGREIDENTS)

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO UTENSIL AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER,GAPS & BROKEN GLASS WINDOWS IN ATTACHED GARAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLERAND GARAGE.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH OVENS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PLACE BOTH 1- EYE STOVES UNDER FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE.

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIP GAP.