FIRESIDE RESTAURANT

Observed reach-in coolers in the back kitchen area with food debris smeared on the doors and glass panels. Shelving inside the cold units was also observed to be unclean to both sight and touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed large pans of jerk chicken and macaroni and cheese being held in reach in cooler not properly date marked with preparation or discard date. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days.

Observed RIC door and seal in disrepair located in warewash area. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. PIC has been advised to discontinue using RIC until repaired.

Observed blood spillage from raw chicken inside bottom of RIF. Observed the bottom of the cooler with an accumulation of food, dirt, grease. Spoke with PIC about replacing both reach-in-freezer and reach-in-cooler. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC has been advised to wash, rinse and sanitize RIF actively to maintain cleanliness. New Violation.

Observed dinning tables being use in front service area. CA: In all establishments with dining facilities on the premises and permitted since July 31, 1995, patrons' toilet facilities shall be provided. Access to patrons' toilet facilities shall not be through food service, preparation, storage, or warewashing areas. PIC was advised patron to post signage to prevent eating inside establishment.

Observed flooring of warewash area and with broken tiles not being maintained cleanable or durable. Observed flooring and shelving of dry storage shed unclean to sight and touch. CA: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to repair tiles and to place floor coverings to maintain cleanability. Also advised to clean flooring and repair shelving of dry storage shed.

Observed 4 pans of cooked plantains being held at the steam table (see temperature log) not hot holding at 135F or above. CA: xcept 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Food handler reheated foods in oven to 165F and covered with foil.

Observed 6 boxes of raw chicken wings at 42F and raw chicken breast at 38F thawing at room temperature.(See temperature log) CA: Food shall be thawed; under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; Completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), 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. COS: PIC relocated chicken to thaw in meat sink under running water; also relocated to RIC and RIF.

Observed RIC door and seal in disrepair located in warewash area. CA:Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. PIC has been advised to discontinue using RIC until repaired.

Observed blood spillage from raw chicken inside bottom of RIF. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC has been advised to wash, rinse and sanitize RIF actively to maintain cleanliness.

Observed dinning tables being use in front service area. CA: In all establishments with dining facilities on the premises and permitted since July 31, 1995, patrons' toilet facilities shall be provided. Access to patrons' toilet facilities shall not be through food service, preparation, storage, or warewashing areas. PIC was advised patron to post signage to prevent eating inside establishment.

Observed flooring of warewash area and with broken tiles not being maintained cleanable or durable. Observed flooring and shelving of dry storage shed unclean to sight and touch. CA: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to repair tiles and to place floor coverings to maintain cleanability. Also advised to clean flooring and repair shelving of dry storage shed.

Hand sink is blocked with an emptied seasoning container with water. Ca: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS food handler relocates empty seasoning container.

Observed a knife hanging on the metal strip clipped at the tip. Ca: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Observed dinning tables in the front service areas. Ca: Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed food handler cut scotch bonnet pepper with bare hands and serve to customer.

Observed several pans of cooked plantains, boiled bananas and yellow potatoes being held at the steam table (see temperature log) not hot holding at 135F or above at the time of the inspection. COS food handler reheats foods to 165F and covers foods with saran wrap.