PARADISE BAGEL & CAFE

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu without an identifier. Operator put identifiers on menus during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 reach-in coolers without ambient thermometers.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at wrong ppm. Operator corrected the ppm to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Salmonella over sliced ham and sliced turkey. Operator moved Salmon to the bottom of refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter on counter across from oven at 74F. Operator discarded butter. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on counter across from oven at 74F. Operator discarded butter. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Printed copies for operator, signed by employees. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over deli meat in middle reach in cooler in dry storage room. Observed shredded cheese stored on top on shell eggs in first reach in cooler in dry storage room.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glue stored in drawer in front counter area next to kitchen utensils. Paint cans stored in dry storage area next to wine on wine rack. Stay bottle of cleaner stored in front counter cabinet next to cupcake wrappers.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels located at employee hand wash sink in dish room.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chili in front counter reach in cooler date marked 7/6. Operator stated chili was previously frozen and had just been thawed. Advised operator to date mark when product is thawed.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed container of kitchen utensils stored next to employee hand wash sink in front counter area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on shelves in front counter area soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored upright and exposed in front counter area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in front counter reach in cooler.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank located by back exit door.

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee at cash register exchanged money and used hand antiseptic and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and clove use. Employee washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up procedures for vomit and diarrhea. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and printed a copy to Person in charge

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed Chicken soup date marked 3/19/23. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge stated It was frozen on 3/19/23 and pulled from Reach in cooler on 3/30/23 and date marked accordingly.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in front kitchen area ceiling soiled with dust and grease.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs in reach in cooler over ready to eat salmon. Employee moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken salad with date mark 3/17/22. Per employee salad was cooked and placed in freezer that day. They pulled salad out day before our inspection, but date stayed same on container. Correction was made to the date. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust hanging from ceiling in front food preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved.

Basic - Electrical tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed handle of reach in refrigerator repaired with electrical tape.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of soda on food contact surface. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Instructed employee on proper three compartment sink dish washing protocol. Employee corrected sink. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed unpasteurized shell eggs stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour as stated by the manager. Manager placed shell eggs in reach in cooler. Pancake batter stored at room temperature. Manager stated the pancake batter had been at room. approximately 1 hour. Manager discarded Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner storage next to clean utensils on the cook line by the Handwashing sink. Manager removed chemical from the area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All areas

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 4 soiled ceiling tiles around the ceiling fan in the inside dining room area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cooks line the 2 door reach in cooler gasket on the right hand side torn.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed coving broken by back exit door.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 6 inch by 6 inch hole in wall by the back door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage rack in dry storage and on cooks line by hand washing sink soiled and rusted Gasket soiled on cooks line 2 door reach in cooler .

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. * Observed door leading out to the back of building not self closing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored up-right on the cooks line by the hand sink. Observed foil and plastic wrap stored on floor in kitchen by handwashing sink. Manager placed all on rack above. Manager turned container over and placed on rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Handwashing sink on cooks line very slow draining. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucked. Manager stated it was from last night. Manager placed mop on mop rack. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on hand sink. Manager removed and placed in soiled linen bag. Corrected On-Site