DEL'S KITCHEN

Observed interior and exterior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.

CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed raw chicken wings at 47F and a box of turkey wings being thawed on top of the prep top table in room temperature.
CA: Food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less or Completely submerged under running water: a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. COS: PIC placed chicken wings back into RIC and put bag of turkey wings into meat sink under 70F running water.

Observed inspection report dated 04/04/2023 posted inside establishment. The most recent inspection report is 01/03/2024. CA: he most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed a pack of uncovered raw beef patties being stored together with packaged cheese. Observed raw chicken pieces being stored in close proximity of cooked baked turkey wings. Raw chicken pieces are stored above raw ground beef and TCS foods. Ca: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

Observed no hand soap at the hand sink at the time of the inspection. Ca: Each handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS inspector spots dish soap at three compartment sink for handwashing purposes. Advised kitchen staff to replenish empty soap dispenser.

Observed raw whiting, raw turkey wings and penne pasta noodles being stored uncovered in the Atosa reach in cooler. Ca: TCS foods shall be covered at all times except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed stainless steel countertop unclean to sight and touch with unpackaged TCS foods. Observed a metal bin of raw seasoned pork chops being stored on the stainless steel countertop. Observed an opened package of smoked turkey meat in proximity of personal keys and gun.

Observed interior of ice machine unclean to sight and touch with black particles. Ca: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, rinse and sanitized ice machine before utilizing it.

Observed unclean pots and pans being stored in the produce sink at the time of the inspection. Ca: Produce sinks shall be utilized for washing produce only. COS PIC relocates pots and pans to three-compartment sink.

Most current inspection report is not posted.

Observed raw pork chops, shell eggs, raw chicken, raw beef and smoked turkey being stored in the Atosa reach in cooler mixed and sacked together without proper separation. PIC is educated on proper separation and provided educational template.

Observed beef tips at the steam table not hot holding at 135F or above at the time of the inspection. Food handler indicates that he placed the pan of beef tips at the stream table to heat. Food handler and person in charge are educated on the proper reheating of food. Person in charge also has education flyer in folder with other health department material. PIC is advised to post and educate food handlers on the proper way to reheat food. COS food handler reheats beef tips at stove to 165F and above for 15secs.

Observed no hand drying provisions at the hand sink near the three-compartment sink.

Observed unclean pots and pans being stored in the produce sink at the time of the inspection.