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Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC will put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area.

Observed no disposable hand towels at handwashing sink in employee restroom CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC will put disposable hand towels at handwashing sink in employee restroom.

Observed expired chlorine test strips dated 08/2025. CA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. PIC will purchase up-to-date chlorine test strips.

Observed old grease and food debris on floor behind stove in main kitchen area. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will clean behind stove in main kitchen area.

Observed wiping cloths being stored in vegetable sink in kitchen area to be cleaned. CA: 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(i) Maintained dry; and

(ii) Used for no other purpose.

2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

(ii) Laundered daily.

3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.

4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil.

5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions. PIC removed wiping cloths from vegetable sink in kitchen area and placed them in an appropriate area.

Observed lack of water pressure at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have water pressure repaired at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area.

Observed a leak under white pipe under vegetable and meat sinks in kitchen area. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak repaired under white pipe under vegetable and meat sinks in kitchen area.

Observed toilet not working properly in restroom. Toilet rooms shall be conveniently located and accessible to employees during all hours of operation. PIC voluntarily closed until toilet is repaired. Toilet will be repaired on 10/2/24.

Observed a hole in ceiling tile towards the right of the kitchen when entering. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have hole in ceiling tile repaired.

Observed grease accumulation on the vent hood and pipes. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood and pipes cleaned.

Observed several ceiling tiles needing to be replaced or pushed back up into the ceiling. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will having ceiling tiles replaced or pushed back up into the ceiling.

Observed no disposable hand towels at handwashing sink in main kitchen area. Disposable hand towels shall be accessible at all handwashing sinks at all times. COS PIC put disposable hand towels at handwashing sink in main kitchen area.

Observed hot water not working at vegetable/protein prep sink in kitchen area. PIC will have until 08/18/2023 to have hot water repaired at vegetable/protein prep sink in kitchen area.

Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in main kitchen area. 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. PIC will post handwashing signage at handwashing sink in main kitchen area by today.

Observed exposed ceiling over 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. All ceiling tiles must be placed properly throughout facility. Exposed ceiling is not allowed. PIC will have until 09/08/2023 to have exposed ceiling tile over 3 compartment sink repaired

Observed exposed ceiling tile in employee's restroom near front area of facility. PIC will have until 09/08/2023 to have ceiling tile repaired in employee's restroom near front area of facility.

Observed exposed ceiling in dry storage area on left side of facility before entering kitchen. PIC will have until 09/08/2023 to have exposed ceiling tile in dry storage area on left side of facility before entering kitchen repaired.

Observed paper towels, microwave and brown boxes on floor in dry storage area on left side before entering kitchen. PIC will remove paper towels, microwave and brown boxes from floor in dry storage area on left side before entering kitchen by today and place in proper areas.

Observed no adequate lighting under vent hood in kitchen area. Adequate lightning should always be in food prep, storage and service areas. PIC will have until 8/18/2023 to have adequate lightning put under vent hood in kitchen area.

Observed no food service permit posted in facility that is conspicuous to consumers. Food service permit must be posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will post food service permit.

Observed serv safe certificate not posted in facility. PIC will have serv safe certificate posted.

Observed packaged single-use items (plastic forks, knives, and spoons) stored on floor in dry storage area on right side of facility before entering kitchen. Single-use items should be stored at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) off the floor. COS PIC remove packaged single-use items (forks, knives, and spoons) from floor and placed on proper rack in dry storage area.

Observed unapproved equipment (Ice Cream Freezer) being utilized to store food items. All equipment in any facility must be commercial grade and constructed of durable materials. PIC will have until 10/09/2023 to have unapproved equipment (Ice cream Freezer) replaced with commercial grade freezer.

Observed no chemical test kit (sanitizer test strips) readily accessible when using chemical sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing chemical test kit (sanitizer test strips by today.

Observed large wet stain on ceiling tile in dry storage area in kitchen area. Ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have until 09/08/2023 to have ceiling tile in dry storage area in kitchen area replaced.

Observed large wet stain on ceiling tile in kitchen area near 3 compartment sink. Ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have until 09/08/2023 to have ceiling tile in kitchen area near 3 compartment sink replaced.