TONY'S EXPRESS RESTAURANT

Observed employee switching tasks, putting on gloves without washing hands to include drinking. CA: Ensure proper handwashing procedures.

Observed cabbage/lettuce in WIC rotten/spoiled. COS: Item was discarded. CA: Check food items for spoilage.

Observed WIC cold holding at 72 degrees F and items in cooler above 41 degrees F. COS: Items moved to ice and refrigerated truck ordered. CA: Don't use WIC until colding holding is 41 degrees F and below.

Observed cooling of chicken starting at 113 degrees F and after 1.5 hours only at 107 degrees F. COS: Items were discarded. CA: Ensure proper cooling methods.

Observed the establishment with multiple foodborne illness risks to include the PIC not following managerial duties to include holding temps., handwashing, cooling, thawing. CA: A PIC with active managerial control and responsibility should be put in place.

Observed 3 employees without proof of Employee Health Reporting Agreement. CA: Ensure all employees have agreement.

Observed employees drinking from drinks without proper lid and straw and in kitchen. CA: Ensure cups with lid and straw are used.

Observed handsink without working soap dispenser. CA: Fix soap dispenser and obtain soap.

Observed several food items stored uncovered throughout kitchen (chicken, fish, onions, shrimp, etc.). CA: Cover all food items.

Observed establishment without use of proper date marking being used. CA: Date mark all items.

Observed establishment storing food in metal cans. CA: Food should not be kept in metal cans after opening and once moved to storage container it should be labeled. COS: Cans were discarded.

Observed pan of shrimp in water thawing in sink: CAL Thaw under cool running water or cooking or cold holding.

Observed establishment without adequate thermometers in all CH units. CA: Put thermometers in all cold holding units.

Observed employee preparing food while wearing a watch. CA: Only plain ring is allowed.

Observed gaps around back door and insects throughout.

Observed scoop with handle stored down in dry product and a scoop without handle. CA: Don't store handle in product and only use scoop with handle.

Observed floor, wall, ceiling, and A/C in need of cleaning and/or repair. CA: Clean floor, walls, ceiling, and repair A/C and floor tiles. A/C reading 85 degrees F.

Observed personal items throughout. CA: Designate areas for personal items.

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered throughout establishment (shrimp, chicken, noodles, rangoons) in reach-in coolers, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer. CA: Ensure that all food items are stored covered at all times.

Observed thermometers missing in cold holding units. CA: Place secondary thermometers in all cold-holding units.

Observed pan of shrimp stored under open area in WIC that is leaking. CA: Don't store food on the top rack under the leak as that could contaminate the food items.

Observed multiple flies throughout the kitchen and back kitchen area where the door was left cracked open and the screen not securely covering door. CA: Keep back door closed and put barriers in place to remove and prevent flies and other insects.

Observed gaskets in cold holding units in need of cleaning. CA: Clean areas thoroughly.

Observed floors, walls, and ceiling in need of ceiling and/or repair. CA: Clean thoroughly or repair.

Observed food items in prep coolers and WIC that were not already on ice above 41 degrees. COS: Items place on ice. CA: Have cold holding equipment repaired to maintain 41 degrees and below.

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered throughout establishment (Noodles, Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrots, Mushroom, Seafood, etc. in WIC, WIF, and prep coolers). CA: Cover food items at all times.

Observed employee drink and call phone stored on prep table where food was being prepped. CA: Clean and sanitize and store in designated areas.

Observed no date marking of opened, stored, or prepared food items. CA: Always date mark food items.

Observed packs of alligator tail thawing/kept in pan with fish and water when pack says to keep frozen and thaw slowly under refrigeration condition. CA: Follow instructions on pack.

Observed no thermometers in any cold holding units. CA: Place secondary thermometers in units.

Observed food stored on floor in WIF and sauces on floor in dry storages. Don't reuse open metal cans. CA: Store atleast 6 inches above ground and place product from opened metal cans into storage containers.

Observed gaskets in cold holding units in need of cleaning. CA: Clean thoroughly.

Observed floors, walls, and ceiling in need of cleaning and/or repair. CAL Clean and repair ASAP.

Observed vent hood cover missing and grease build-up in area. CA: Clean and cover.

Observed several items in prep area, walk-in freezers, and coolers stored uncovered. CA: Ensure foods are stored covered.

Observed equipment not adequately cooling all food items. CA: Ensure cold holding equipment holds food at 41 and below. COS: Moved items to cooler.

Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature in sink. CA: Only thaw in cool running water, in cooler; don't thaw at room temperature.

Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. CA: Ensure all food items are stored 6 inches above the ground.

Observed employee wearing jewelry while working with food. CA: Only a plain band is allowed; no watches, bracelets, or rings with stones.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning (gaskets in coolers, vents, hoods, exterior of equipment.) CA: Clean surfaces thoroughly and routinely.

Observed floors, walls, and ceilings in need of cleaning and/or repair. CA: Clean and repair ASAP.

Observed several items on prep areas and in walk-in freezer/coolers stored uncovered. CA: Ensure foods are stored covered. This was noted on the last inspection.

Observed bulk dry good containers not labeled. CA: Ensure all bulk food containers are labeled.

Observed equipment not adequately cooling all food items. CA: Ensure cold holding equipment holds food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below. Move food items to ice bath or other cold holding equipment.

Observed non-food contact surfaces needing to be cleaned (gaskets in coolers, floors, vents, hoods). CA: Clean surfaces routinely.

PIC unable to locate /discuss employee health agreements. CA: PIC must be aware of employee health and demonstrate employees have been trained

label all bulk food containers: salt/sugar/flour etc.

do not re-use raw meat /fish boxes

cleaning needed on: hoods, floors at grill and fryers food cart

no cell phone on prep counter

observed several foods in wic not dated: cooked chicken, ham, pork and noodles. CA: all cooked foods must be dated with a prep date and/or discard date not to exceed 7 days. example 7/17/23-7/23/23

observed dial on walk in cooler at 48-50. foods okay temps. have WIC checked to make sure it is operating properly.

observed shelves rusty in WIC. need to work to replace

cleaning needed on:

1. scoops in white storage containers
2. gaskets of reach-in coolers
3. small black refrigerator
4. organize storage closet in the back room