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El Rinconcito Del Sabor, located at 6070 South Norcross Tucker Road in Norcross, received a score of 70 points out of a possible 100 points during their 11/03/2022 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
| Violation #1 |
| 4-1A: .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw beef and raw chicken above cut lettuce and tomatoes sauces and raw shell eggs above produce in the upright cooler; raw beef above cooked chicken and banana; raw beef above cooked tamales in the upright freezer. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. **3rd consecutive violation** |
| Corrective Actions: Items were relocated to allow proper separation and protection. |
| Violation #2 |
| 6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed multiple time and temperature controls foods holding above 41 F in the upright cooler. (See temp log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) |
| Corrective Actions: The food items were discarded. |
| Violation #3 |
| 6-1B: .04(6)(f)Observed multiple time and temperature control foods holding below 135 F in the hot holding unit. (See temp log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P) **2nd consecutive violation** |
| Corrective Actions: The food items were discarded. |
| Violation #4 |
| 12A: .04(4)(q)Observed tray of food was being prepped resting on top of barrel trash can. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean dry location; (C) 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and 3) at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C) |
| Corrective Actions: The food item was discarded. |
| Violation #5 |
| 17D: .07(4)(b)Observed employee’s drinks on the prep-cooler; employee’s food above facility’s food in the upright freezer and upright cooler. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. (C) |
| Corrective Actions: Employee’s items were removed and placed in designated area. |
| Violation #6 |
| 18: .07(5)(k)Observed fruit flies in the kitchen and in the storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C) 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; (Pf) and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.(C) **3rd consecutive violation** |
| Corrective Actions: Correct by 11/11/22. |
| Additional Comments |
| All cold and holding time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods was in compliance unless otherwise noted. |
| Food additive: Food coloring and flavored syrups |
| Three or more consecutive violations on routine inspections will result in permit suspension. |
| A follow-up inspection will occur on or before 11/11/22. |
| A required additional inspection will be conducted within the next 12 months. |
| Permit was suspended due to a third consecutive repeat violation of 4-1A: [ .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)] and 18: [.07(5)(k)]. Onsite training was provided and permit was reinstated. |
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