Lulu's Chocolate Bar

Observed backsplash of 3-compartment sink in bar area to have buildup of debris. Observed mold like substance on ceiling in back bar service area. CA: PIC shall deep clean all areas to be free of debris build-up. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed wiping cloth also used for other purposes other than wiping such as shelf liners for peanut butter in dry storage, shelf liners for drying dishes in dish pit area and other dish storage in clean dish area. RCA: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location (C) (b) Wiping Cloths, Air-Drying Locations. Wiping cloths laundered in a food service establishment that does not have a mechanical clothes dryer shall be air-dried in a location and in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles and the wiping cloths. This subsection does not apply if wiping cloths are stored after laundering in a sanitizing solution. Observed wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes.

Observed scoop in the chocolate chips bin laying down with handle touching food product. Coffee beans garnishment spoon observed to be lying within the product with handle touching food.

RCA:2.511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon

Observed plates and bowls on shelf in main cooking area and near lunch preparation area stored on top shelf with no cover/ inverted top to protect from potential overhead contamination.

RCA: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) - (ii) Covered or inverted. 4. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under subsection (2)(hh) of this Rule.

Observed single-use cups in boxes stored on the floor in dry storage area next to the ice machine.

RCA:(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

Observed Simply Green chemical bottles near food (brown sugar storage container) and food-contact surfaces (prep table).

RCA: Chemical cleansers or sanitizers shall not be stored near or around any food contact surfaces or food.

Observed employee wiping clean dishes with wet cloth to dry dishes in dishwashing area.

CA/COS: Directed employee to place dishes on rack to air dry.