RICKY'S STEAKS & BUFFET

Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk in cooler. A container of raw fish with a loose fitting lid was observed touching tubes of raw ground beef. COS PIC moved items.

Observed two containers of fried chicken and container of sliced onions in 3-Door Reach In Cooler. Food items must be covered to protect from contamination. COS: PIC placed lid on items.

Observed soiled non food contact surfaces in reach in freezers.

Observed a large pan of cooked fried chicken sitting in 3-Dr cooler and uncovered to protect if from sources of contamination. Food must be covered for protection. COS: CFSM covered chicken. Observed a large container of raw ground beef in WIC in back kitchen and uncovered to protect from sources of contamination. COS: CFSM covered the large container of raw ground beef.

Observed several live flies in the kitchen and dining area. Observed two flies on the buffet. CFSM will call the pest control company tomorrow to start a corrective action plan.

Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of all the coolers and freezers (inside and outside), fryers, fans, shelves, hot holding units, Winston Auto Sham, etc. General deep cleaning needed. PIC stated it all will be cleaned within five to seven days. Plans are already in the works.

Observed soiled floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the restaurant, in kitchen and dining room. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Walls in kitchen are soiled and stained. Also missing floor tiles. CFSM stated they are already working on a facility upgrade for walls, floors, and ceilings. Have started painting on the inside and outside.

Observed cold holding TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods above 41°F. See temperature log for said items. All TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS: CFSM discarded all of the items and has called in General Heating & Air to look at the WIC. Will not use WIC until it is working properly.

Responsibilities of the CFSM have not been met. Duties not met: CFSM will supervise and monitor employees on food safety and handling practices. CFSM will train employees on food safety and handling such as monitoring cold holding and hot holding temperatures.

Observed encrusted baking pans; food contact surfaces of the pans. Observed encrusted food deposits on the inside food contact surfaces of hot holding units (Alto-Sham and Winston Warmer).

Observed live bugs/roaches in the kitchen area, baking station, back area on prep table, under shelves, at the buffet, in back area, and WIC area. CFSM stated he will contact Adams Pest Control today to have them here to start treating for insects and possible rodent control.

Observed toilet in women's restroom loose from the floor. The toilet moves. CFSM will have it repaired within two to three days. Observed a strong sewer smell coming from the floor drains that also needs to be addressed.

Observed wet stacking metal pans/trays on shelf in kitchen. There were several stacks of wet metal pans. CFSM will have them properly air dried by end of day.

Observed encrusted grease deposits on all of the deep fryers and grills. Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of all the shelves, all the warmers, all of the fans, all of the coolers/freezers. Deep, deep cleaning is needed. CFSM will have everything cleaned within five to seven days.

Observed soiled floors and walls throughout the kitchen area. Build up of grease and debris under and behind all of the equipment--fryers, warmers, coolers, and freezers. Deep, deep cleaning needed. Will have floors and walls cleaned within five to seven days.

Observed containers of raw beef, pork, and chicken stored over/on top of ready to eat deli pork ham. Can not store raw meat over ready to eat product such as deli ham for the salad buffet. COS: PIC removed the ready to eat deli ham.

Observed several containers of TCS foods in coolers held over 24 hours and not date marked. None of them had any dates on them at all. COS: PIC had employee put dates on all of the TCS foods: three containers of sliced tomatoes, 3 containers of cooked chicken, and two containers of cut lettuce and two containers of cooked mac & cheese.

Observed employee with a beard that is over 1/2" working in kitchen handling and preparing food. Must wear proper hair restrains when in the kitchen handling food. COS: Employee put on a beard net.

Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of all the cooking equipment: stove, oven, grills, inside all coolers and freezers, rolling carts, warmers, shelves, etc. The whole kitchen is in need of a deep cleaning. Will have everything cleaned within five to seven days.

Observed soiled floors, walls throughout kitchen area, soiled and damaged ceiling tiles, damaged walls throughout kitchen area, and a lot of grease on walls and equipment and hood system. Will have five to seven days to address the condition of the floors, walls, and ceilings. Some areas will have to replace damaged or missing cove molding and FRP panels.

Observed no hand drying provision available at handwashing sink in kitchen at dish washing station. No paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Employee installed paper towels.

Repeat Violation: Observed uncovered food in True cooler in kitchen and WIC. Observed uncovered chicken, cooked potatoes, and uncovered raw meat in WIC. All food must be covered while stored to protect from sources of contamination. COS: CFSM covered all items.

Observed employee in kitchen handling, preparing, and cooking food without proper hair restraints. Employee has a bear that is more than 1/2" long. Must wear proper hair restraints while handling, preparing, and cooking food.

Observed soiled shelves, equipment(coolers, freezers, fryers, ovens, warmers, carts, racks, inside and outside of warmers, ovens, and coolers) all encrusted with grease deposits and food debris. Deep cleaning is needed. CFSM stated they are doing deep cleaning.

Observed a heavy grease build up on the floors and walls behind deep fryers and oven in kitchen. Also observed soiled vents/grates on hood system and soiled floors in walls throughout kitchen area with grease build up. Observed ceilings in dining room soiled, dusty, and showing cracks around grill station. Noted walls are being patched in dining room and not completely finished. Dining room is in need of a remake/remodel. CFSM stated that the contractor Glisson will be here Sunday 11/12/23 to clean the hood system and grates and grease from behind cookers and fryers. Will have five to seven days to clean the rest of the facility including kitchen and dining area. CFSM stated they are working on the plan of corrective action to be given to EH. They have sealed holes in the ceiling and walls and still in the works for repainting.

Observed cold holding TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods above 41°F in Everest unit and WIC. See temperature log for said items. All TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. CFSM discarded product and called service technician to come today. Will not use unit until unit maintains proper temperature.

Repeat Violation: Observed hot holding TCS foods below 135°F. See temperature log for said items. All TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS: CFSM discarded items.

Observed uncovered food in Everest cold holding unit: cut lettuce, pork meats, cut fruit, and cooked beef. All foods must be covered in cooler to protect from cross contamination. COS: PIC covered all items.

Observed wet wiping cloths used to wipe down prep tables and laying on food prep tables and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS: Employee removed wet wiping cloths.

Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of all the warmers, coolers, freezers, shelves, racks, deep fryers, buffet, etc. All equipment is in need of a deep cleaning. Will have equipment cleaned within 7 to 10 days.

Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining room area. Observed soiled floors under all shelves and equipment. Dirty build-up on floors. Observed soiled walls throughout the kitchen. Floors and walls will be cleaned within 7 to 10 days.