Thai Ginger

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food in residential cooler being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of cooler was about 46°F. [SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS]. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding.

NOTE: residential coolers are not permitted for storage of TCS foods at food service establishments. If cooler cannot maintain minimum cold holding temperature then cooler must be replaced with a commercial unit. Ambient temperature of cooler must be ~37°F. This was noted on previous inspection.

Observed coconut soup being hot held at 97°F on counter. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by discarding.

Observed cabbage spinner/dryer visibly dirty with old pieces of cabbage in various areas. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must clean within 72 hours or before next use, which ever comes first.

Observed clean utensils stored face down in two different dirty containers. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by cleaning.

Observed significant build-up along blade of meat grinder. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must purchase a small brush that allows for tight areas across blades to be cleaned. Must clean grinder within 72 hours or before next use, whichever comes first.

Observed shelf of unfinished wood to left of soda dispenser. Unfinished wood is not cleanable and is not permitted for use in food service establishments. Must seal to allow for easy cleaning.

Observed gasket of reach-in cooler in disrepair. Must replace.

Observed ice being dumped in handwashing sink in main kitchen area. Also observed Brita filter over faucet of handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks must only be used for handwashing. Must remove Brita filter.

Observed cooked shrimp prepared on 11/19/24 not date marked when brought out of freezer yesterday (12/5/24). Must date mark any time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods with the date they were thawed, and use or discard within 7 days. Health Authority will email helpful handout on date marking. COS by adding date.

Observed several foods prepared onsite not date marked. Must write the dates and use with in 7 days of preparation. COS by writing dates. Observed cooked foods not date marked when pulled from the freezer. Must write the date when taken out from the freezer and use with in 7 days of taking out.

Observed several employees handling/preparing food in the kitchen after/ at the time I walked into the kitchen. Must wear hair nets before starting the work.

Observed personal drinks not stored in designated area.