FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #55

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of food on freezer floor. Operator put cases on a shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin has mold like substance.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at back prep area has no hand washing sign. Operator hung sign up. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee dump a sanitizer bucket into a hand sink. Operator instructed them on its proper use. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment. Operator stated they will be replaced next month during their remodel. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster rusted out. Observed the shared plaza dumpster with multiple holes rusted out on its sides.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed three filled sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the warewashing area. Operator placed them off the ground. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher operator handle dirty/soiled dishes then transition to handling clean dishes from dishwasher without proper hand washing. Operator educated and observed proper handwashing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles in ceiling containing build up of debris, including air vents in cook line area. Operator notified and stated it was being taken care of in their next remodel.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed mo hand wash sign in restroom used by employees. Operator notified and placed correct signs. Corrected On-Site

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed exposed electrical wire in ceiling next to walk in cooler.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in back dish area. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut into banana without washing them. Employee discarded bananas and washed to prep new ones. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hat on rack over tea and coffees. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers on back dish area. Operator separated to dry. Repeat 1/23/2023 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce in walk in cooler over ready to eat foods. Repeat 1/23/2023 Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in back prep area.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in washed produce stored over ready to eat. Operator moving to proper storage. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in women's handicap stall. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to coffee machines. Employee moved for correct storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned inside of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of hotel pans and bus tubs on back shelving storage unit.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of tongs in cut lettuce on cook line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored with food contact surfaces up. Operator removed the utensils to be washed again before use. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator moved towel to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in back storage area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dishwasher scraping area.