J.R. Crickets

Observed a bottle of liquid medication stored on shelving rack above a bulk container of seasoning. Advised PIC medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employees shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer's label and located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: PIC placed bottle of liquid medication in office.

Observed visible light entry at the front door of the establishment. Advised PIC that all outer openings shall be protected against the entry of pests and rodents by solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place sealant, weatherstrip on front door.

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles at the food storage area near cooler units. Advised PIC ceiling tiles shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as, walk-in refrigerators, ware washing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles.

Observed food contact surface of interior of ice machine dispenser stored as clean with residue and debris. Advised PIC that food contact surface equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine dispenser.

Observed multiple seasoning containers and sauce bottles unlabeled with its original contents. Advised PIC Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Advised PIC to label all sauce bottles and seasoning shakers with contents in English.

Observed visible light entry at the front door of the establishment. Advised PIC that all outer openings shall be protected front the entry of rodents and pests by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place sealant of the front door.

Observed ceiling tiles near the cook area and ware wash area with staining and in need of cleaning. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods to prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles of the facility.

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in food storage area, multiple cooler units. Advised PIC ceiling tiles shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware washing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles that are smooth durable and easily cleanable.

Observed improper disinfectant for vomit/fecal response, scented non-EPA regulated bleach onsite. Advised PIC Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. COS: PIC obtained proper disinfectant.

Observed multiple small containers of buttermilk ranch prepped on 10/21/2024 stored tightly covered. Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Observed walls near 3-compartment sink area and food prep area with staining, in need of cleaning. Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in food storage area, multiple cooler units. Advised PIC nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

Observed food employee handle chemical wet wiping rag and then proceed to work with closed container of dressings without hand washing step in between. Advised PIC Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Had food employee cease working with container of dressings, wash hands, and don new gloves.

Upon Arrival, Observed no PIC present at facility. Advised PIC There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.

Observed residues and staining on interior ice dispenser shoot. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed floors and walls of facility with staining, in need of cleaning. Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed food employee touch mop with gloves on and proceeded to handle food without washing hands. Advised PIC that hands shall be properly washed when changing task. COS: PIC removed gloves and adequately washed hands.

Observed fresh scented Totally Awesome bleach used for vomit/fecal response. Advised PIC that an EPA approved bleach/sanitizer shall be used in response to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC to obtain correct bleach.

Observed food contact surfaces of multiple strainers, lids for plastic containers, and ice machine panel stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.