Southern Elegance Catering

Observed employees without hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. CA: PIC will provide employees with hair restraints.

Observed interior of ice machine not clean to sight or touch. CA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will wash and sanitize the interior of the ice machine.

Observed a container of low fat milk being stored in the RIC with a discard date of 02/12/2025. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, 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 after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety. PIC discarded the container of low fat milk.

Observed packets of floor cleaner being stored on the meat prep sink. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils,linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC removed the packets of floor cleaner from the meat prep sink and placed the packets on the floor. PIC will wash and sanitize the meat prep sink prior to use.

Observed pots and pans not being stored by means to protect the food contact surfaces prior to use. CA: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: in a self-draining position that allows air drying; and covered or inverted. PIC will store the equipment inverted as a means to prevent contamination.

Observed oven racks being stored on the floor in between the ovens. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. PIC will remove the oven racks from the floor. PIC will wash and sanitize the oven racks prior to storing them in a designated area.

Observed soiled linens being stored on the floor by the ice machine. CA: Soiled linens shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC will place the soiled items in the designated receptacle.

Observed dishes being stored in the bathroom. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may not be stored in or under any source of contamination, including in locker rooms, in toilet rooms, in garbage rooms, in mechanical rooms, under sewer lines, under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. PIC will remove the items from the restroom area. PIC will wash, sanitize, and properly store the equipment before use in the facility.

Observed the paint chipping on the wall by the vegetable prep sink. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the wall repaired to be smooth and easily cleanibale.

Observed employee items such as drinks being stored on the prep tables. 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. PIC removed the drinks from the prep table. PIC will provide a designated area for employees to store personal items.

Observed handwashing sink in the main kitchen area with no soap. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC supplied the handwashing sink with soap.

Observed the most current inspection report not being displayed for public view. CA: The 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. PIC will post the most current inspection report for public view.

Observed the sugar scoop handle being stored in contact with the food item. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC repositioned the scoop with the handle stored above the food item.

Observed single-use items such as cups and lids not being stored by means that afford protection from contamination until used. CA: Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC will have the items wrapped or stored invertedly.

Observed employee items such as drinks and infant clothes being stored on the prep tables. 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. PIC will provide a designated area for employees to store personal items.

Observed the fruit and vegetable sink being used to store soiled dishes. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC removed the dishes from the sink.

Observed dead pests in the main kitchen area and restroom. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC will have the dead pests removed from facility.

Observed fume hood soiled with an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.