Jefferson County Department of Health

EL COMAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3

1205 LAKE DR SE BESSEMER 35022

Deducted	Remarks
4	JCDH 2.2 Provide readily available documentation of food safety training for all employees at all hours of operation.// No documentation of kitchen staff food safety training .
5	3-501.16 (A)(2) Maintain TCS food at 41 F or below.// Ceviche stored in plastic container with internal temperature of 45F from previous day stored in upper makeline cooler.//Voluntarily discarded.// Raw chicken and shrimp 54F stored in WI cooler with covered lids after preparation hour prior to inspection.//Staff removed lids and placed in freezer in order to reach cold holding requirements.
1	3-501.13 (E) Remove ROP packaged fish from package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under running water.// A metal pan of fish stored in ROP packaging in bottom RI cooler.
5	4-702.11 Sanitize all utensils and food contact surfaces after cleaning and before use. // Chlorine sanitizer line is not dispensing out sanitizer even after priming.

Deducted	Critical	Remarks
5	Yes	3-501.16 (A)(2) Maintain TCS food at 41 F or below.//Sliced and diced tomatoes 50F stored in makeline cooler right after prepping.//Staff removed and placed in freezer to rechill to proper temperature of 41F before placing back on makeline.
1	No	4-603.16 Rinse utensils after washing and before sanitizing.//Staff had 3 compartment incorrectly set up as wash,sanitize then rinse.//EHS demostrated the correct way to set up 3 compartment sink.
1	No	4-903.11 Store single service and single-use articles at least 6 inches above the floor.//Boxes of single service articles stored on floor in dry storage room.//4-904.11 Protect unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and utensils from contamination.//Several carry out containers stored unwrapped and face up on shelves in dry storage room.
2	No	6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, ceiling/wall vent covers, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness.//Extremely large amount of ice buildup on floor in WI freezer under thermostat.