CULVER'S OF DAWSONVILLE

Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Broccoli-cheese soup and beef chili being reheated in steam well too slow to reach required reheating temperature of 135F within 2hrs ( see temp observations).COS: Person in charge reheated soups in microwave to 148F( broccoli-cheese soup), 156 F(beef chili) within 20 minutes. Discussed reheating methods and checking final temperatures.

Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety/Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods, through daily oversight of the employees'routine monitoring of the reheating,cooking temperatures .

Observed medicine (1-benadryl cream tube) stored on prep table next to trays and bagged hamburger buns.

Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee's use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer's label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children. COS: Person in charge removed medicine to designated storage.

Observed handles of utensils stored in contact with food (raw hamburger patties) at grill station. An in-use utensil must be stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container or on a clean portion of the food preparation table/cooking equipment. COS:Person in charge replaced utensil (tongs) and placed them on clean part of cooking equipment.

Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Person in charge will clean them at cob. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Ice machine baffle with large amount of mold along baffle. Ice machine bin will need to be emptied to completely clean and sanitize the bin. Bin to be emptied tonight for cleaning and sanitizing.

Observed old food stuck in can opener. Food contact utensils/surfaces should be clean and sanitized at least every 4 hours and stored clean and ready for use. COS. PIC took can opener to dishwasher.

Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. Ice cream scoops were stored in water @ 74F, if storing in water it should be @135F. Per PIC dipper well faucet is leaking. COS: Water was drained and ice scoops sanitized. Ice scoops can stay in ice cream containers with the handle up.

Several equipment with leaks ( ice machine, dipper well, drive-thru cooler).Keep equipment in good repair.

Observed dumpsters with doors open. Garbage receptacles shall be Keet covered With tight-fitting lids or doors to avoid attraction of pests. COS: PIC closed doors in dumpster and will place a work order to power wash the area.

Open drink cup in prep table, while food employee was prepping salad, half consumed bottle of water stored next to paper trays by grill area, travel mugs in drive-thru -area. Covered single-service drinking cups with single-service straws are approved in food preparation areas. COS. PIC discarded drinks.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Cos: Person in charge put ice scoop in designated holder.

Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety/cooking-Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods, through daily oversight of the employees'routine monitoring of the cooking temperatures. Food employees are not aware of internal cooking temperatures .

Open cups of drinks around kitchen. Covered single-service drinking cups with single-service straws are approved in food preparation areas.COS . PIC discarded drinks.

Hand sink most available to cook line/Fryer blocked by 50 gal trash can. Hand sinks must be accessible at all times for frequent and required handwashing. COS: PIC moved trash can to back kitchen.

Several food employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COS: Food employees removed watches and bracelet.

Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. COS: Food employee put a hat.

Several Wet wiping cloths around the kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.COS: Food employee prepared a new bucket of sanitizer to stored them.

Employee's cell phone in prep table next to cleaned and sanitized food trays. Keep personal items stored away from food handling/food storage areas. There is a personal area in the back of the kitchen where these items may be stored. COS: PIC removed cell phone