Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen

Observed black buildup in large ice machine beside WIC in kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will have large ice machine beside WIC in kitchen area

Observed handle in sugar in sugar bin in kitchen area. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC will have employee to proper store the scooper with the handle up in the sugar bin in the kitchen area.

Observed handle in flour in flour bin in kitchen area. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC will have employee to proper store the scooper with the handle up in the flour bin in the kitchen area.

Observed no test strips in the kitchen to be able to properly test the sanitizer solution in the dishwasher. They had pool test strips. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order dishwasher test strips to be able to test the sanitizer solution.

Observed not enough lighting in the WIF. CA: The light intensity shall be: t least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. PIC will have extra lighting added to the WIF.

Observed an expired CFSM certificate dated 08/2024 displayed in the facility. CA: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. PIC stated that she has an employee that has an up-to-date CFSM certificate which she was not able to get by today. PIC will have until 02/20/2025 to have update CFSM certificate displayed in a conspicuous location in the facility.

Observed no handwashing signage posted in both of the bathrooms. CA: 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 in both bathrooms.

Observed a single-use container (chicken flavor container) being used to store chili in the walk in cooler. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC voluntarily discarded single-use container (chicken flavor container) and will be purchasing food grade containers to store chili in walk in cooler.

Observed raw chicken being stored over ready to eat food products (peppers, and cabbages). CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC will have chicken and ready to eat foods properly separated and stored properly.

Observed no handwash signage posted in both of the bathrooms. CA: 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 handwash signage in both bathrooms.

Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area. PIC had employee to put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area.

Observed black/brown build-up in large ice machine near WIC in main kitchen area. PIC will have large ice machine near WIC in main kitchen area cleaned, drained and sanitized today.

Observed raw meat being thawed in meat sink being thawed in water. Informed PIC of the correct ways to thaw out meat. PIC had employee to put raw meat in WIC.

Observed PIC not aware of his/her responsibility to restrict or exclude a symptomatic employee who exhibits a symptom or diagnosed illness. PIC will create a written employee health policy for employees to read and sign if they exhibit any common symptom or diagnosed illness.

Observed no established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. PIC will have established written-up procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment by today.

Observed several containers of pasta out of original containers on shelf not properly date marked. COS PIC properly date marked several containers of pasta out of original containers on shelf.

Observed no date markings on food items out of original containers in food warmers and steam well. COS PIC properly date marked food items out of original containers in food warmers and steam well.

Observed food items that were not easily identifiable in food warmer and steam table in main kitchen area. COS PIC labeled food items in food warmer and steam table in main kitchen area.

Observed no food service permit posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will have food service permit posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed unwrapped single-service utensils (spoons and forks) stored in container in front food service area near steam table not presented so that only the handles are touched. PIC will discard single-service utensils (spoons and forks) in front food service area near steam table in front food service area and replace them with new single-service utensils (spoons and forks) by today.

Observed unapproved scoopers and rice and bean bins in main kitchen area. PIC will get approved scoopers in rice and bean bins in main kitchen area.

Observed pasta being stored in unapproved containers. PIC will get food grade containers to store pasta.

Observed expired chlorine test strips dated (08/2019) at 3-compartment sink. PIC will order up-to-date chlorine test strips to go at 3-compartment sink by today.