Name: RANCHO VIEJO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Address: 421 S Linn Ave, New Hampton, IA 50659
Phone: 641-394-3980
Total inspections: 2
Last inspection: 04/02/2014
Cold and hot holding equipment used for PHF/TCS foods are equipped with at least one temperature measuring device that measures temperature in the coldest part of a hot holding unit or the warmest part of a cold holding unit and located and designed to allow for easy viewing. Observation:There are still no refrigerator thermometers in the wait station cooler and the walk-in cooler.
Hand drying provided Observation:There are still no paper towels at kitchen handsink
Handwashing signage Observation:There is no handwashing sign for men's restroom and wait station handwashing sink.
04/02/2014
Physical Recheck
Handwashing signage Observation:There are no handwashing signs at restroom handsinks.
Light intensity Observation:One corner of the kitchen will have a prep table added - this corner does not have adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning and safe food handling and preparation.
Outer openings are protected Observation:Observed opening under door at basement exit.
Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked Observation:There is a reminder statement on the menu for foods served undercooked (huevos rancheros) but there is no asterisk next to the menu item that corresponds to the reminder.
Plumbing system maintained in good repair Observation:Observed leaking valve on main water line in basement. Observed drain from soda fountain machine does not stay in place over the center of the main drain - discharges into bucket under the drain. Observed leak at main drain under three-compartment sink. Observed leak at hot water valve under three compartment sink. Observed kitchen handsink has a slow drain.
Handwashing cleanser, availability Observation:There is no handsoap at handsinks.
A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods Observation:There is no digital, instant-read food thermometer with thin-diameter probe for checking temperatures of thin foods.
Hand drying provided Observation:There are no paper towels at handsinks.
Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices are accurate to ±1.5°C or ±3°F and are designed to be easily readable Observation:There are no thermometers in the front cooler and the thermometer in the walk-in cooler is not working.
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