CARLOS' SEA FOOD & RESTAURANT

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol on the shelf next to the microwave. The chef removed the item.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a container of raw shrimp being covered by a shopping bag in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The chef removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

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 raw fish over okra in the chest freezer in the back room.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (67F - Cold Holding) on the prep line. As per the chef the wings were out of the refrigerator for less than 45 minutes.The chef placed them in a freezer to cool them down. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of bleach on top of chest freezers.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400ppm); . The chef added water and it was at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in the unisex restroom. The chef opened the value and hot water is working. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in the front counter area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a hand bag on top of the prep table. The chef removed the item.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large oil containers stored on the floor in the front counter area.. Also observed food in plastic container of rice on the floor under the prep table. The chef moved the rice. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the front line and back rooms.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the chest freezer. The owner moved the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between a a pipe and the wall. In front of the fryer. The chef removed the knives. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in several different up right refrigerators in the front line and back rooms.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the unisex restroom. Provided hand washing sign.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of ice in the chest freezer in the front counter area.

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed the urinal covered with a plastic bag .

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the back room.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a 20 pound propane tank in the back room.

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed ice located in the chest freezer and black freezer , prepared from home as per operator.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chops above precooked conch in the domestic reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

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 raw chicken liver with raw crabs in the chest freezer.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed ice used for drinks brought from home,as per operator.

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in the unisex bathroom.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box containing potato fries stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the unisex bathroom.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the storage area.