THREE DOLLAR CAFE

Observed food employee wearing watch. COS: Watch removed. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

Observed ice scoop handle directly in contact with ice in bar ice bins. COS: ice scoop removed from ice Also, observed in-use utensil water below 135F. COS: use of scoop in-use water was removed and poured out. Scoop placed in dishwashing area CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Observed heavy build up of grease and food debris around non-food contact portions of the fryers and the grill directly next to fryer. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

In Habco reach in cooler observed several TCS foods not cooling or under TPHC cold-holding above 41F. See * in temperature log. PIC said foods were placed in reach in cooler from walk in cooler around 2 hours prior to checking temperatures. COS: TCS foods moved to bottom of prep cooler after initial temp, but after 2nd temp around 20-30 minutes later TCS foods relocated to walk in freezer to continue rapidly cooling. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. Also discussed with PIC to adjust cooler temp between 36F-39F.

Observed dish machine reading below manufacturer's levels of recommendation. PIC ran the dish machine 3 times with no change. Inspector showed PIC that the sanitizing solution was running low and to change out. PIC switched out sanitizing solutions to a full one and after a few runs the dish machine now reads at the recommend levels of 50ppm cl. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows:

1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P

Concentration Range Minimum Temperature

MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)

25-49 120 (49) 120 (49)

50-99 100 (38) 75 (24)

100 55 (13) 55 (13

Observed inside of ice machine and ice chute unclean with black and pink organic like growth. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Ice machine turned off and ice being burned in order to clean and sanitize inside. Recommended to clean ice machine more often than every 2 weeks if visually unclean in between cleanings.

Observed sliding plastic door on ice machine in disrepair and plastic chipped off. Duct tape used on cracks on the plastic. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Observed inside of ice machine (ice chute) unclean with black and pink organic like growth. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: ice machine turned off and ice being burned in order to clean inside.

Observed individually portioned housemade ranch with dairy cold-holding above 41F in ice bath. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: more ice was placed in ice bath and on 2nd temp ranch cold-holding below 41F.

Observed marinara sauce and grilled chicken hot-holding below 135F in steam well. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: marinara sauce and chicken reheated and on grill. Foods will remain on grill for hot-holding.

Observed paper towel dispenser in men's restroom unable to dispense paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; A heated-air hand drying device; or A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: paper towel dispenser repaired to be able to dispense paper towels

Observed inside of ice machine (metal part and inner part of door) unclean with black organic like growth. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: ice machine turned off and ice being burned in order to clean inside.

Observed foods in walk in freezer not frozen solid. CA: Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen. TCS foods shall be used within 7 total days from thawing. Repair walk in freezer.

Observed no temperature device in walk in freezer. CA: Cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. COS: thermometer for walk in cooler supplied

Observed no hand washing sign at bar hand sink. 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. COS: hand wash sign posted at bar hand sink

Observed sliding plastic door on ice machine in disrepair and plastic chipped off. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Observed par-cooked chicken partially cooked to 135F night prior to inspection without labels or documented procedures for non-continuous cooking. PIC states they will discontinue par-cooking any chicken and will always cook to at least 165F. If non-continuous cooking still continues, procedures must be submitted to the inspector for approval. COS: all par-cooked chicken placed in fryer to fully cook for large order.

Observed ice inside bar hand sink and wet cloth (not used for sanitizing) stored on side of bar hand sink. COS: cloth relocated and ice drained. Discussed that hand sinks shall be used for hand washing only.

Observed several foods (croutons, cut lettuce, diced tomatoes, limes) not in use or cooling stored uncovered. COS: foods covered.

Observed 3 sanitizer buckets reading over manufacturer's recommended levels. COS: PIC remade solutions to 300, 400, and 400ppm quat. Discussed calling Ecolab supplier to adjust sanitizer dispenser and educated on making solutions according to manufacturer's recommendations.

Observed leak at left faucet at 3-compartment sink. Discussed the repair of faucet so there is no longer a leak.

Observed employee with gloved hands place raw hamburger patties on grill then changed gloves and touch fryer basket with ready to eat fries without washing hands in between changing gloves. Observed same employee with gloved hands handle and place raw chicken in fryer basket then touch handle of fryer basket with the same gloved hands that handled raw chicken. Advised to wash hands and change gloves between different tasks. In this case, after handling raw animal products and food equipment with ready to eat foods and food equipment that is subject to cross contamination. COS: employee changed gloves and washed hands each time after inspector advised to do so. Fryer basket cleaned and sanitized as well.

Observed inside of ice machine dirty with black organic like growth. Advised to clean. COS: PIC started process of cleaning ice machine/burning ice. PIC stated they have a monthly cleaning scheduled. Advised to clean as often as needed to prevent a build-up of mold-like growth or the like.

Observed tomato slicer stored clean but with food debris. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized tomato slicer. Advised to thoroughly check slicers to make sure they are fully cleaned and in good repair before stored and using as clean.

Upon arrival, inspector could not locate the most recent inspection report. PIC state the frame had fallen on shelf. COS: PIC placed most recent inspection report in a way that is viewable to the public.

Observed ice scoop handles directly in contact with ice at 2 bar ice bins. COS: ice scoops removed from ice

Observed TCS foods not maintaining temps of 41F or below in 2-door prep top cooler. Advised to keep all doors closed when no in use and/or during slow periods. COS: PIC discarded all TCS foods

Observed ice inside bar hand sink. Advised that hand sink are used for hand washing only. No dumping of foods/ice or storing of items may occur in hand sinks.

Observed inside of ice machine dirty with black organic like growth. Advised to clean. COS: PIC started process of cleaning ice machine/burning ice

Observed flour scoop handle stored directly in contact with flour. COS: PIC took scoop out of flour and stored it on top of bin.