1942 Social

Observed multiple packages of spring mix (arugula) cold holding above 41F for 3 hours. Advised PIC TCS food items cold holding above 41F. COS: PIC relocated TCS food items for cooling.

Observed multiple containers of seasoning and flour stored uncovered, not in use. Advised PIC food shall be stored, covered, protected. COS: PIC placed lids on food items.

Observed reach-in-cooler with ambient air temperature of 44F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature must be adequate within range.

Observed keys on top of prep-top unit, shelving. Advised PIC personal belongings shall be stored in designated area. COS: PIC relocated personal keys.

Observed chemical warewash station measuring at 0 ppm. Advised PIC chemical warewash shall be within adequate range (50 ppm to 100 ppm). CA: Discussed with to cease use of mechanical warewash until satisfying adequate range and utilize manual warewashing.

Observed stains and residues on non-food contact areas of shelves and interior of 1 reach--in-cooler (near fan unit). Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food splatter near stove-top area and stains on ceiling tiles. 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 aluminum lining multiple areas under prep tables. 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 adjust glasses and continue to handle raw shrimp for thawing. Also observed same food employee adjust glasses once more and handle raw shrimp to place in storage both cases without hand washing step after contamination. 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 touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Had food employee cease handling food and hand wash.

Observed expired CFSM posted in public display, Tymyra Agee 6/23/24. Advised PIC A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. COS: Had PIC remove expired CFSM certificate from public view.

Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature in sink without running water. Observed raw shrimp thawing in container of stagnant water on counter. Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water: at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. COS: Had PIC run salmon under running water of 70F or below, and container of raw shrimp was placed under refrigeration for proper thawing.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the kitchen area leading to the outside. Advised PIC food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Observed weatherstrip on premise.

Observed raw lamb chops stored directly above raw chicken, and observed raw steak stored above RTE mash potatoes. Also Observed raw shell eggs next to milk and raw chicken next to pork chop. Advised PIC food shall be stored to protect from cross-contamination.

Observed multiple TCS foods (Shredded Cheese, Sliced/Chopped Tomatoes, White Cheese, Diced Chicken, Pepperoni) at the prep-top cooler measuring above 41F. Also Observed Spinach Dip and Buffalo Dip cold-holding on the counter measuring above 41F. Advised PIC when cold-holding TCS food items shall be held at 41F or below. COS: Had PIC discard all out of temperature items as items remained out of temperature for longer than 4 hours (overnight).

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

Observed chemical warewash station measuring at 10 ppm. Advised PIC chemical warewash shall be within adequate range (50 ppm to 100 ppm). CA: Discussed with to cease use of mechanical warewash until satisfying adequate range and utilize manual warewashing.

Observed food contact surfaces of plates, grater, spoons, knives stored as clean with debris and residues. Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC place all soil items to 3-compartment sink for wash-rinse-sanitizing.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the kitchen area leading to the outside. Advised PIC food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.