Wing Dash

Observed cooked white rice cooling tightly covered on the counter in the main kitchen. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods: under refrigeration uncovered or loosely covered. COS: PIC placed the container of rice uncovered in the WIC for proper cooling.

Observed shelving underneath grill with cardboard lining shelving. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Advised PIC to rem cardboard lining shelfing underneath grill and to replace with smooth, durable, and easily cleanable material.

Observed nonfood contact surface of RIF #2 stored as clean with food debris on its interior. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of RIF #2

Observed improper storage hierarchy at prep-top cooler (raw chicken stored behind raw beef), reach-in-cooler (raw beef stored above RTE corndogs), and walk-in-cooler (raw boiled eggs stored above multiple RTE sauce). Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter in-between use. Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: maintained dry; and used for no other purpose. cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC relocated wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket.

Observed multiple packages of lettuce heads (6) stored turned and brown. Advised PIC food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS PIC discarded 6 packages of lettuce heads.

Observed in prep top cooler #1 a container of raw chicken tenderloin stored behind a container of peas and carrots and a container of broccoli; observed in reach in cooler #1, 2 containers of raw chicken stored above 1 container of raw tilapia and 1 container of raw catfish; observed in reach-in cooler #1, 1 container of raw bulgogi beef stored directly next to cut onions; observed in walk in cooler, a box of raw shell eggs stored on top of a bulk container of soy sauce. Advised PIC that all raw animal foods shall be stored according to final cook temperature. COS: PIC rearranged coolers sothat raw animal foods are stored according to final cook temperature.

Upon arrival, observed large pushcart block hand sink #1 and rack holder obstructing hand sink #2 near the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC removed large pushcart from hand sink #1 and rack holder from hand sink #2.

Observed raw shell egg next to peppers and raw chicken next to bacon pieces in the walk-in cooler. Observed chicken next to shrimp and raw beef between produce in the prep top cooler. Advised PIC that all raw animal foods shall be stored according to final cook temperature.

Observed several TCS foods (chicken wings) held below 135 degrees F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held at 135 degrees F. or above. Advised to reheat.