THE READING ROOM

Observed a plant sitting in the hand-washing sink upon arrival CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Food employee removed the plant from the handwashing sink.

Observed two bags of napkins sitting on the floor in the main kitchen. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed a leak in the pipes under the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Observed four cans of chickpeas stored on the floor in the main kitchen. COS: Food employee moved cans to a storage shelf in the dry storage area.

CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf Observed a washcloth sitting on and two spray bottles hanging from two handwashing sinks in the main kitchen. COS: PIC removed items from handwashing sink and moved them to the storage area.

Observed ice machine interior in main kitchen with black build up. CA: Equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed back door in the main kitchen wide open upon entering the establishment. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed single service articles being stored on the floor in the dry storage area. CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles shall be stored at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Observed employee items near food being serviced (water bottles in reach cooler not in employee designated area and cell phone near food on shelves). CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.