MEZZA LUNA PASTA & SEAFOOD

Observed no labeling on multiple (10+) bottles of miscellaneous oils and sauces on the sides of the prep top cooler 1 and prep top cooler 2 in the grill prep area. CA: 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.

Observed scoops submerged in the sugar, salt, and panko containers in the back of house dry storage. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored, except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Observed grease accumulations to a drip above stove, fryers, and pasta water. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch Clean within 10 calendar days.

Observed several TCS foods in Prep top cooler 1 and reach-in cooler 1 cold holding above 41F. C/A: TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below at all times. COS: Discarded. (Marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella were moved to a different unit because they were recently placed inside the unit.)

Observed reach-in cooler 1 and prep top cooler 1 not able to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. C/A: Ensure cold holding equipment is in good repair.

Observed hand sink at bar lack soap. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Observed hand sink at bar lack hand drying provision. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

1. Individual, disposable towels;

2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;

3. A heated-air hand drying device; OR

4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

Observed hand sink at bar lack hand washing signage. C/A: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.