ARMANDO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Observed several pans of food in reach-in freezers stored without a cover or lid. CA: Except when cooling, food should be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination

Observed previous score of 92 posted, not most recent inspection of 72. CA: Most recent inspection report shall be posted for public view. COS: PIC was given printed copy of inspection report.

Observed employee cell phone stored on prep top cooler. CA: All employee personal items shall be stored in order to prevent potential contamination of facility food and equipment. COS: PIC relocated cell phone.

Observed pan of raw chicken stored directly on top of bottled alcohol in RIC. CA: Raw animal foods and RTE foods shall be stored according to minimum internal cook temp. COS:PIC relocated raw chicken to proper placement.

Observed several potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in RIC and WIC (see temp log). CA: TCS foods being cold held must be held at 41 degrees F or below. COS: PIC stated chopped penne noodles, cheesecake, and tiramisu had been placed in RIC for less than 4 hours and was moved to different RIC to rapidly cool.

Observed several pans of food in reach-in coolers and freezers stored without a cover or lid. CA: Except when cooling, food should be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination

Observed interior of bulk ice machine not cleaned to sight and touch, excessive build up on side walls. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

Observed several pans of food being cooled temping below 135 degrees F, not under an active/approved cooling method (left out on pan rack). CA: Foods being cooled within critical control point parameters must be under active, approved cooling measures to ensure proper cooling process. COS: PIC placed eggplant in cooler to continue cooling. PIC will closely monitor cooling process.

Observed several pans of food in reach-in coolers and freezers stored without a cover or lid. CA: Except when cooling, food should be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination

Observed interior of bulk ice machine not cleaned to sight and touch, excessive build up on side walls. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

Observed closed containers of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, that had been prepped recently reading above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: While cooling foods should be loosely covered or left uncovered on a self that prevents overhead contamination COS: PIC removed lids from containers

Observed scoops in a bulk sugar and bulk flour container with the handle in contact with the food product. CA: Scoops should be stored above the top of the food container to prevent potential contamination

Observed several utensils stored in water on the steam table. Water temp was reading at 118degrees F. CA: When storing utensils in water, the water must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F or In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain COS: PIC removed utensils from water until water reached 135F.

Observed single use paper towels used as liners in food containers throughout the facility. CA: Single service items may not be re-used or used for any other purpose than a single use event

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (meatballs) improperly hot holding below 135F (see temp log). CA: Meatballs were out of temp for less than 4 hours and PIC rapidly re-heated.

Observed no sanitizer (0ppm chlorine on inspector test strip) in the mechanical dish washer. CA: Discussed with PIC. Dishes had been ran through today and the sanitizer concentration had not been checked since the day prior. Sanitizer was low and PIC replaced with a new container.

Observed employee personal bottled drink stored on prep counter next to oils and seasonings. CA: PIC removed drink. All employee personal drinks must be stored in a single use cup with lid and straw in a designated area.

Observed tightly closed container of sliced tomatoes, that had been prepped, reading 46 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Informed PIC that tomatoes should be allowed to cool down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit before being sealed shut inside of the reach-in cooler. Allow air flow inside of container.

Observed old inspection report posted for public view. CA: Informed PIC that the most current inspection should be posted at all times.

Observed Time and Temperature Control for Safety foods not cold held ≤41°F: chopped garlic in oil and rehydrated tomatoes in oil stored at room temperature (70°F internal temperature) on the counter in the main kitchen area. CA: Instructed PIC that chopped garlic in oil and rehydrated tomatoes in oil must be kept under temperature control or on Time as a Public Health Control.

Observed creamy garlic, creamy romano, and oil and vinegar dressings stored in the salad reach in cooler, stand up reach in cooler, and walk in cooler not date marked. CA: Instructed PIC that bulk containers and the pans of cupped portions of dressings must be date marked.

Observed Time and Temperature Control for Safety foods prepared in facility held in walk in cooler past the date marked use by date: 2 bulk containers of chicken broth date marked for "8/1-8/7". CA: Instructed PIC that the chicken broth must be discarded and should have been discarded at the end of the day yesterday.

Observed multiple food boxes stored on the floor: multiple boxes of canned tomatoes stored on the floor next to the hand wash sink and boxes of whole zuchinni/mayo stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. CA: Instructed PIC that all food boxes must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor; the walk in cooler must be rearranged so that the boxes of chicken can also be stored on a shelf.

Observed cook in main kitchen and employee preparing salads/bread not wearing hair restraints. CA: Instructed PIC that all employees that handle or work with food must wear a hair restraint (hair net/hat/visor/bandana/handkerchief/etc). Cook put on a bandana after asking a second time.

Observed food employee preparing salads/handling bread wearing a watch. CA: Instructed PIC that all food employees must remove watches/bracelets/hair bands before washing hands to begin food prep.