PRUITT HEALTH BROOKHAVEN

OBSERVATION: Employees while handling clean utensils/dishware/food tray observed chewing gum.
COS: Gum was discarded. Manager discussed with the employees. CA: Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. 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.

OBSERVATION: Handsink blocked by rolling racks during the inspection. COS- racks moved. Discussed with manager to only use the handsink for handwashing purposes. CA: (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf
2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf

OBSERVATION: ice is not high enough to cover the whole bacon and sausage on the ice bath. Products (eggs, pureed pork) is not being stirred while on the ice bath. CA: . Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

COS: products stirred and additional ice added to double pan. While cooling to ensure that the ice is covering the level of the food in the pan and to stir/agitate as the product is cooling.

OBSERVATION: Leaks observed at both faucets of the 3 compartment sink. Pipe from the meat sink is missing and the water goes into the floor drain. CA: (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

OBSERVATION: Several metal pans, plastic food containers, bowls and saucers stored stacked wet. Discussed with PIC to allow items to dry prior to stacking, especially with the mechanical dishmachine reading 200ppm chlorine. 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.
2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted.

Observed PIC run sanitizer at 3-compartment sink and the concentration read 0PPM. CA: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. COS: PIC retested solution and concentration read 300PPM. Stated employee had to fix connection under the sink.

Observed multiple metal pans sitting underneath counter containing food debris. CA:Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Discussed with PIC that all dishes must be scraped/rinsed to remove food prior to washing.

Observed employee use the dish machine after we discussed with PIC to discontinue use of dish machine due to the laundry chlorine bleach sanitizer. CA: Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food service establishment. Advised PIC to put "out of order" on dish machine until sanitizer is provided.

Observe multiple food employees wearing bracelets, watches or wrist bands while serving food. 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. COS: All employees removed all jewelry, wash hands and returned to tasks.

Observed the cold water turned off at the left-faucet for the 3-compartment sink. The PIC explained it was turned off because it is leaking. Advised to have sink repaired. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.