QUATTRO CAFE

Observed four spoons sitting in stagnant water inside the dipper well in the front food service area.

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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

COS: PIC turned removed spoons to the dish machine to be rewashed and turned on the dipper well water.

Observed raw chicken being thawed at room temperature at 3-compartment. CA: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water:(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and(iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or(iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including:(I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C);3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is:(i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) of this Rule, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process; or 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. COS:PIC placed chicken under cool running water to thaw.

Observed RTE sausages being thawed in the 3-compartment sink. CA: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: PIC relocated RTE sausages to produce prep sink under cool water to continue thawing process.

Observed packaged raw chicken sitting directly in the sanitizer compartment of the 3-comparmtent sink and packaged RTE sausages inside of a plastic of container sitting in the same 3-compartment sink. CA: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: PIC moved RTE sausages away from raw chicken.

Observed pasta cooling at room temperature. COS: PIC placed pasta in reach in cooler. After second cooling temperature reading pasta put on an ice bath as well. Gave Just Cool It poster.

Observed 4 cartons of half and half thawing at room temperature. COS: half and half placed under running cool water. Discussed all TCS foods shall follow proper thawing procedures. Gave Just Thaw It poster.

Observed temperature measuring device for high temp dish machine.