AJ'S KITCHEN

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen raw steaks stored over raw potatoes and French fries in reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator removed steaks and placed them in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand washing sink by the prep table. Operator placed the soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash guard on hand washing sink by dish machine. Water was splashing on clean lids stored on the shelf next to hand washing sink. Operator removed lids to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hanging faucet from the wall, not firmly attached to the wall, in food prep sink at the prep area of the kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door of the kitchen no self closing mechanism. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of cheery pie filling dented at the seems. Manager discarded the items. Corrective Action Taken

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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Instructed manager and employee on the correct hand washing protocol..

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched there face then clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed manager and employee on the correct hand washing protocol..

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the eggs below the potatoes. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the eggs below the milk. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the bathrooms soiled.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area broken. Gaskets on the walk in cooler torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager placed the items on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on the cook line soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack soiled. Shelves under all preparation tables soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the walk in cooler soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over shredded hash brown potatoes. Operator removed hash brown potatoes. Educate person in charge on the importance of repeat violations Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning solution stored by single service items in main kitchen by microwave. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker outside mop sink hose line. Manager stated that they keep stealing hose. Educate person in charge on the importance of repeat violations Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on multiple cutting boards in main kitchen.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on multiple employees wrist bans, studded rings. Operator educated employees on jewelry in food preparation area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walk-in freezer out behind the building Educate person in charge on the importance of repeat violations Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer blade and guard soiled. Chef stated it was not used today and was from day before. Observed Food prep table shelve soiled and in main kitchen by oven. Observed oven on cooks line and by 2 bay sink in main kitchen soiled. Observed 2 door reach in cooler gasket soiled below hot food pickup line. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket on all drawers on cooks line in main kitchen.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door in main kitchen not self-closing.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind slicer in main kitchen.