Great Chow

Observed food in self-serve food buffet area TCS food not below 41°F or below. CA: All TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or below.

Observed employee in the hibachi area of the kitchen drinking from an open cup. Observed employee cup (open cup without lid) above prep-counter. CA: Employee shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas. Drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw. COS

Observed employee in front sushi area washing dishes in prep sink. CA: If a detergent-sanitizer is used to sanitizer in a cleaning and sanitizing procedure where there is no distinct water rinse between the washing and sanitizing step.

Observed soda nozzles in front food service area with build-up. CA: Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed insect control strips/device hanging over the fryer baskets, reach in cooler and the food prep area in the main kitchen. Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area.

Observed the backdoor of the facility in the main kitchen wide open. Outer opening of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed visible light at time of inspection (screen door). Advised PIC outer openings shall be protected.

Observed leak at 3-compartment sink, faucet area. Advised PIC plumbing shall be in good repair.

Observed rusting on shelving of reach-in-cooler. Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

Observed personal hat stored on top of rack for food storage. Advised PIC personal belongings shall be stored in designated area. COS: Had PIC relocate personal hat away from rack.

Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. Advised to reheat

Observed food stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Advised to keep covered

Observed food contact surfaces of equipment (peeler, metal food storage pans) stored clean with old food debris. Advised to clean

Observed scoop handles touching content of bulk food containers. Advised to store upright

Observed facility with carpet in dining area with no means to respond to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC that 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. Advised PIC to obtain a steamer in order to respond to vomit/fecal events in the dining area.

Observed multiple containers of spices and sauce bottles near the front-service grill not labeled with a common name. Also observed container of salt and seafood powder at rack near main kitchen prep area. Advised PIC working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Advised PIC to label all working containers within the facility.

Observed multiple TCS food items cooling tightly covered in the reach in cooler (raw shrimp, raw chicken, cut lettuce, and cheese pizza) and in the walk-in cooler (seafood salad). Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC removed covers from all TCS foods for proper cooling.

Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at back screen door leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of facility shall be protected from entry way of pest and rodents. Advised PIC to place weatherstrip at the back door.

Observed multiple hanging flytrap located above multiple prep areas throughout the main kitchen. Advised PIC insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area. Advised PIC to remove flytraps above prep areas and to call professional pest control.

Observed cups without handle being used as scoop inside of two containers of rice, also observed scoop with handle, handle in in food (salt), not upright. Advised PIC 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. COS: Had PIC replace cups with scoops and arrange scoops to be upright away from food.

Upon arrival, observed hand sink obstructed by cart. Advised PIC that all handsinks shall be maintained so that it is easily accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC removed cart from hand sink.

Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at back screen door leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of facility shall be protected from entry way of pest and rodents.

Observed raw shrimp stored above RTE teriyaki sauce at RIC in main kitchen; Observed whole cut beef stored directly next to raw chicken at WIC; Observed Raw shrimp stored next to RTE yum-yum sauce at front reach-in cooler. Advised PIC food shall be stored based in minimum internal cooking temperature. COS: Had PIC rearrange items in RIC and WIC based on minimum internal cooking temperature.

Upon arrival, observed handsink obstructed by cart. Advised PIC A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Had PIC remove cart away from handsink.

Observed in RIC raw shrimp, multiple metal containers of cooking vegetables stored uncovered; also observed container of krab meat in WIC stored uncovered. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had PIC place lids on all uncovered food items.

Observed two containers of RTE cooked shrimp cooling tightly covered at WIC in main kitchen. Advised PIC Advised PIC cooling shall be done under refrigeration and kept uncovered. COS: Had PIC remove cover for proper cooling.

Observed visible light entry at back screen door leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of facility shall be protected from entry way of pest and rodents.

Observed employee using hand washing sink to clean wet wiping rag. Advised PIC hand washing sink shall only be used for hand washing. CA: discussed with PIC hand wash sink usage.

Observed multiple brooms, boxes, and moveable dollies obstructing hand sink. Advised PIC handwashing stations shall be kept accessible at all times. COS: Had PIC remove items away from hand sinks.

Observed spatulas, containers, lids (main kitchen) and two ice machine panels (front-service area) with food debris and food residue. Advised PIC food contact of utensils and equipment shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed multiple roos items (white fish, raw chicken, raw hot wings, and chicken drumsticks) in RIC, pasta in WIC, and multiple trays of chicken rolls cooling at room temperature. Advised PIC cooling shall be done under refrigeration and kept uncovered. COS: Had PIC remove lids and place trays of chicken in WIC.