Sharks Chicken and Fish

Upon arrival, observed 4 packages of cooked Italian beef thawing at room temperature in unused fryer. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: Had PIC place the 4 packages of cooked Italian beef in the walk-in cooler for proper thawing.

Observed single service cups and lids stored on the floor. Iteams shall be stored off the floor. PIC moved items from the floor.

Observed multiple TCS food items (2 containers of raw shrimp; 1 container of raw chicken wings) cold holding in the temperature danger zone above 41F in reach-in cooler #2. Advised PIC that all ready-to-eat and raw TCS food items shall be at 41F and below. COS: PIC discarded 2 containers of raw shrimp and 1 container of raw chicken wings.

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were aware of their responsibility to report illnesses/symptoms of foodborne diseases. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and signed agreement forms shall be provided to the Health Authority upon request. Advised PIC to make copy of the conditional agreement form and to sign.

Observed no procedures and materials used in order to respond to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment 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. Advised PIC to obtain all materials for vomit/fecal response. Provided PIC with a copy of vomit/fecal procedures.

Observed 2 containers of raw catfish nuggets cooling in the walk-in cooler tightly covered. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC removed cover from the 2 containers of raw catfish nuggets to properly cool.

Upon arrival, observed 3 packages of cooked Italian beef thawing at room temperature on a bread rack. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: Had PIC place the 3 packages of cooked Italian beef in the walk-in cooler for proper thawing.

Observed reach-in cooler #2 in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 54F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have unit serviced and to ensure that ambient temperatures are 41F and below.

Upon arrival, observed a set of personal keys and cell phone sitting on the prep top cooler in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC placed set of keys and cell phone at the designated area for all personal belongings.