Laurel Island Links

At time of inspection, the tiles underneath the fryer/grill area are broken/missing. PIC states it is a work-in-progress. All other broken/missing tiles have been replaced since last inspection. All missing baseboards have been replaced since last inspection.

At time of inspection, observed multiple Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) items being held at temperatures exceeding 41 degrees F in one of the reach-in coolers. COS: PIC discarded all of the out-of-temperature food items (PIC states all of the items had been in the cooler for several days). PIC states the unit will not be used to store TCS items, until it has been confirmed to be capable of holding items below 41 degrees F.

At time of inspection, there is no hot water available at the handwashing sink. PIC states they are in the process of having the hot water restored. They are waiting on repairman to repair the hot water line this week.

At time of inspection, observed lack of soap at the handwashing sink. COS: PIC placed a bottle of soap at the sink.

At time of inspection, observed lack of a hand-drying provision at the handwashing sink. Install some sort of paper towel holder/dispenser to provide a hand drying provision at the handwashing sink.

At time of inspection, observed mold-like buildup on the shield inside the ice machine. PIC states he will empty, clean, and sanitize the machine today and will clean often enough to prevent accumulation. Correct By: 1/15/2026.

At time of inspection, observed multiple bins (containing cups of: salsa, blue cheese dressing, honey mustard, sour cream) bearing old date labels. PIC states the items were prepped yesterday, and new, updated labels will be placed on the bins. PIC states he will remind staff that, when items are prepped and cold-held, they must be date-marked and discarded within seven days. Correct By: 1/15/2026.

At time of inspection, observed missing/broken floor tiles: under the fryers, under the 3-compartment sink, and under the dish machine. Also observed missing coving/baseboards in various areas of the kitchen. Replace tiles and coving in areas where it is missing.

At time of inspection, observed lack of handwashing sinks in the kitchen. At time of inspection, handwashing is being done in the 3-compartment sink. PIC states a contractor has been hired to remove a wall and install a dedicated handwashing sink. Verified that facility uses high-temp. warewashing machine for sanitization of all dishes, and will not use 3-compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes/equipment, until the designated handwashing sink has been installed and the 3-compartment sink is no longer being used for handwashing (at time of hand sink installation, remove hand soap and paper towel dispensers from 3-compartment sink area).

At time of inspection, observed a container of cups of salsa in a reach-in cooler - the large container bears a date of "1/31." Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods that will be cold-held for longer than 24 hours must be date-marked and may be held for a maximum of 7 days. PIC states the label was not changed. Ensure that date-labelling is updated, each time TCS food is prepped and stored, and ensure it is held for no longer than 7 days. COS: PIC added a new date label with the correct prep. date.

At time of inspection, observed: baseboards/coving missing in places, holes in walls in various places, stained ceiling tiles, corners of walls loose/damaged. Replace coving/baseboards, repair walls, replace stained/damaged ceiling tiles.

Cooler maintaining ambient temp at 54 F and food temp at 47F-54F/ Discarded food out of temp for > 4 hours and ceasing use while getting new cooler

Baseboards and coving missing/Replace, Walls with holes present/Patch and paint as needed, Stained ceiling tiles/Replace, Corner pieces loose/Replace, Rusted shelving present/Refinish or replace

Cooler holding an ambient temp of 48F and TCS foods at 47F/Discarded food out of temp for > 4 hours and other foods moved to working coolers until cooler is repaired

Mold present on inside of ice machine at chute and top/Clean thoroughly and more frequently

Buckets of sanitizer solution sitting on top of prep tables next to food/Moved to bottom shelf away from food

Handle broken on cooler/Replace

Rusted shelving throughout facility/Refinish or replace

Baseboards and coving missing/Replace, Walls with holes present/Patch and paint as needed, Stained ceiling tiles/Replace, Corner pieces loose/Replace