Holiday Inn Express

Observed no sanitizer test strips in the facility. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing sanitizer strips for the facility.

Observed RIC in main kitchen area tempting at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. CA:. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). PIC will have maintenance to look at to look at the RIC in the main kitchen area as soon as possible. PIC will be utilizing a back up cooler until the RIC in the main kitchen area is repaired.

Observed butter ham and milk tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in RIC in main kitchen area. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). PIC will be voluntarily discarding butter ham and milks tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in main kitchen area.

Observed expired test strips in the facility. CA: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC stated that she will order up to date test strips.

Observed cinnamon rolls in the cabinet not properly date marked. They were out of the original container that they are received in. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: (i) Using a method approved by the Health Authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time / temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; or (iv) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the Health Authority upon request. PIC will have cinnamon rolls labeled with the correct use by date.

Observed no test strips in the facility that were not expired. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC stated that she had some on order and that they should be here by Monday 8/16/2024.

Observed RIC in main kitchen area tempting at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC has called maintenance and maintenance stated that they are on the way to repair RIC in main kitchen area.

Observed no handwashing cleanser at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC put handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink in main kitchen area.

Observed large black trash can blocking employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC removed large black trash can from in front of employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area and placed it in a designated area where it is accessible.

Observed employee state that she washes her hand in warewashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Informed employee that she is not allowed to wash her hands in warewashing sink and that she can only wash her hands in employee handwashing sink.

Observed biscuit and gravy in RIC out of original containers not properly date marked. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC will properly date mark biscuit and gravy out of original containers in RIC.

Observed no quat test strips to test quat sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC stated that the quat test strips are on back order. Informed PIC that she should check at other places to see if she can get some as soon as possible by today.

Observed milk in the RIC in dinning area that was tempting 44 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC will remove milk to cool down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

Observed no CFSM for food service. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. PIC will have an employee become CFSM certified immediately.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will have most recent inspection report posted.

Observed expired test strips and PIC stated that she will order new ones. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order new test strips.

Observed wet mop not hung to properly dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will have mop hung to properly dry.