Maryland Fried Chicken

Observed fried okra and mashed potatoes maintained at a temperature below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except 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 135°F (57°C) or above. PIC discarded fried okra and reheated mashed potatoes.

Observed no allergy disclosure in the facility. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. PIC will create an allergy disclosure statement for public view.

Observed TCS food items such as raw chicken in cold holding not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Except 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. PIC placed the food items in an ice bath to rapidly cool.

Observed expired Serve Safe Certifications posted in the facility. CA: . A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. PIC will remove the expired certification.

Observed that there was not a Food Safety Manager. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. PIC will hire a Food Safety Manager

Observed the fume hood and exterior of fryers with an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fume hood and fryers cleaned.

Observed TCS food (fried okra) hot held at a temperature below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except 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 135°F (57°C) or above. PIC removed okra from service.

Observed employees with beards and no restraint. CA: 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. PIC will supply beard nets.

Observed unclean dishes stored in the vegetable sink. 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 dishes from vegetable sink.

Observed tongs stored in a container of water that was below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). PIC will store tongs on food prep table and clean frequently.

Observed the fume hood and exterior of fryers with an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fume hood and fryers cleaned.

Observed a bucket of chicken livers being stored uncovered in the RIC. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered the bucket with a lid.

Observed the ice machine in the main kitchen area not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine washed and sanitized.

Observed wiping cloths being improperly stored. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and laundered daily. PIC will provide a bucket with the proper concentration of sanitizer to store the wiping cloths.

Observed the fume hood and exterior of fryers with an accumulation of grease. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fume hood and fryers cleaned.

Observed the dumpster and grease trap lids open. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC will close both lids.

Observed the flooring in the main kitchen area in need of repair. 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 raw concrete covered with an epoxy sealant.

Observed several areas such as the walls, ceiling tiles, and floors in the main kitchen in need of cleaning. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have the areas cleaned.

Observed employee drink being stored on prep table in the main kitchen 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. PIC will provide a designated area for employees to store items.

Observed TCS food item such as macaroni and cheese in hot holding not being maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CA: Except 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. PIC placed the food item in the oven and reheated to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Observed the ice machine in the main kitchen area and the ice bin on front counter not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine washed and sanitized.

Observed no previous inspection report being displayed in the facility. 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. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will have the current inspection report visible in the front lobby and the drive thru window.

Observed no test kit for the sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will supply the three compartment sink with test strips.

Observed the flooring in the main kitchen area in need of repair. 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 raw concrete covered with an epoxy sealant.

Observed hole in wall behind dish shelf in main kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the hole in the wall repaired.

Observed cracked tile behind the front counter area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.PIC will have the cracked tile repaired.

Observed lack of adequate lighting under fume hood. CA: The light intensity shall be at least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC replaced the light bulbs under the fume hood.

Observed molded bell peppers in the reach in cooler. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. PIC discarded the bell peppers.

Observed TCS food items such as shrimp, chicken gizzards, and catfish in cold holding not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Except 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. PIC placed the food items in an ice bath to rapidly cool.

Observed several food containers in the reach in cooler not covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC provided the containers with lids.

Observed the ice machine in the main kitchen area and the ice bin on front counter not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine washed and sanitized.

Observed employee in the main kitchen area cooking with no hair restraint. CA: 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. PIC provided the employee with a hair net.

Observed a leak in vegetable sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the leak in vegetable sink repaired.

Observed employee items such as drinks, car keys, lighter, and cellphone being stored on prep table with food items. 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 provided a designated area for employees to store items.

Observed the fume hood 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.

Observed an accumulation of trash around the dumpster area. CA: Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. PIC will have the receptacle clean at a frequency to prevent it from developing a build-up of soil or attracting insects or rodents.

Observed ceiling tiles in main kitchen area missing and in need of repair. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the ceiling tiles repaired or replaced.

Observed the flooring in the main kitchen area in need of repair. 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 raw concrete covered with an epoxy sealant.