H.S. SMOOTHIE

Observed bleach bucket sanitizer to be reading high at 200PM++. CA: Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: Meet requirements for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). COS: Sanitizer solution was re-made to 100ppm.

Observed food employees handling food with jewelries on(ring with rigid texture like design and crystal design). 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: Ring was removed.

Observed live roach in the kitchen area (by the dry food storage area). CA: he presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests.

Observed the inside of the ice machine to be unclean with black-like residue and build-up. CA: All food contact equipment shall be kept clean, Equipment used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. COS: Observed person in charge unplugged ice machine to be cleaned out.

Observed employee items (phone) next to the food seasoning storage area. 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. COS: Phone was moved and placed at designated place.

Observed sanitizer bucket at the main kitchen to be at 200ppm. COS: Person in charge corrected sanitizer bucket to be at 100ppm.

Observed the bathroom doors to be open with a proper self-latching and self closing mechanism. CA: food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed food service permit was not posted during inspection. Observed PIC printed permit to be posted.

observed that the current inspection report was not posted.

Observed Kibbeh butter)according to PIC was imported from Ethiopia, there is no proof of inspection or that this is an approved source. CA: butter, meat and other products used in the facility must come from an approved source.
COS-butter was discarded

Observed Kibbeh (70F) and red sauce (72F) at a temperature above 41F. Red sauce cooked with cooked onions. CA: Time as a public health control products should be maintained at a temperature at 41F below or 135F higher. Discussed with PIC to consider applying for variance that will include laboratory analysis to be allowed to hold product at room temperature. COS: Red sauce and Kibbeh was discarded.

Observed sanitizer bucket at the front service area and the main kitchen to be at 200ppm. COS: Person in charge corrected sanitizer bucket to be at 100ppm.

Employee open cup or water observed stored on top of the prep top cooler. COS-cup relocated to another approved area and a lid and straw was placed on the cup. Employee insulated cup observed on the prep table. COS-cup relocated to an approved area. PIC advised that personal items must be stored below and away from restaurant items.

Food particles, a cup and spoon observed in the front handsink. COS-items removed.
CA: handsink must only be used for handwashing, no other activity may be performed in the handsink.

Food handlers observed handling food items while wearing bracelets and watches.
CA: PIC advised that no hand/arm jewelry is allowed for food handlers except for a plain band ring.