THE VELVET HIPPO

CA: (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf

OBSERVATION: procedure with chemical onsite (Quat) unknown for the mixture to be effective against Norovirus. Discussed with PIC to have a written plan for which ever (even if a back-up solution) is used for the disinfectant that is used. Plan to be emailed with photo of chemical showing EPA reg # by 2-27-26. Guidance document also provided.

CA: 1. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.

OBSERSVATION: raw beets being peeled without being 1st washed. COS-beets washed using a colander in the produce sink.

CA: (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. OBSERVATION: equipment added to the facility without prior notification to the outdoors (residential GE freezer and 2 storage units) and are stored less than 6 inches above the floor and in an area where its exposed to the outdoor elements.

CA: 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf

Observation: Irreversible thermometer for the dishmachine not provided. Discussed with GM to provide proof by 2-27-26 and to email

CA: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

OBSERVATION: Gasket and interior of the 1 door Avantco freezer is unclean with food particles and black build-up on the gasket.

Verifiable method that all staff are trained on the Employee Health Policy shall be presented. OBSERVATION: not all staff have a signed employee reporting agreement and this is the method of training verification.
Have all staff to sign a training roster or reporting agreement with regards to the employee health policy.

Hand drying provisions (paper towels/air dryer) shall be provided at all handsinks. OBSERVATION: Women's restroom did not have paper towels. COS- paper towels supplied.

Opening to the outside shall be kept closed. OBSERVED: service window open while there was no active service. Daylight observed at the bottom of the walk in cooler.
Discussed with PIC to have a weather strip or some other adequate device added to ensure that there is no daylight, also consider a spring on the service window/screen or air curtain.

Clean and sanitized utensils/equipment shall be air dried prior to stacking. OBSERVED: clean plastic containers stored stacked while still wet.

Equipment, utensils shall be stored 6" above the floor in a clean and dry location. OBSERVATION: plastic squeeze bottles observed below the main handwash sink. COS- relocated. Discussed with PIC to keep away from where there may be splatter or other contamination.

Employee cups observed stored above food for the restaurant. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: cups relocated

Food handler observed with a beard longer than 1/2 inch without restraint. CA: Food handler with beard longer than 1/2 inch must wear a form of a restraint.

Entrance door open at the beginning of the inspection. COS- door closed. Service windows open while there is no active service. PIC advised to keep entrances to outdoors closed while there is no active service.