Hot Dog King Midtown

Observed most recent inspection report not posted at drive thru window. CA: 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 recent inspection report posted at drive thru.

Observed expired test strips in the facility dated March 2024. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will have new test strips ordered ASAP.

Observed a box of cucumbers mold-like growth on them. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. PIC discarded box of cucumbers.

Observed the ice machine to sight or touch. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: at any time when contamination may have occurred; (iv) 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 have the ice machine washed and sanitized.

Observed employee preparing food without a beard 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 had employee put on a beard restraint.

Observed TCS food items such as lettuce 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC discarded the lettuce.

Observed a pitcher sweet tea held past the discard date. C/A: 1. A food that requires date marking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . PIC discarded the pitcher of sweet tea.

Observed ice bin left uncovered when not in use. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by 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 ice bin.

Observed TCS food items such as cheese and bacon 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC placed the bacon in the WIC to rapidly cool. PIC placed the cheese on an ice bath to rapidly cool.

Observed sugar scoop handle being stored in contact with 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 removed the scoop from the bin.

Observed the fumehood 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 cleaned.

Observed ceiling tiles around the facility with an accumulation of dust. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. PIC will have the ceiling tiles cleaned.

Observed the ice machine and ice bin 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 and ice bin washed and sanitized.

Observed handle for sugar scoop being stored in contact with food item. CA: 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 placed the scoop handle up in the sugar bin.

Observed single use items such as carry out containers and bowls not being stored in original wrapping. 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 wrapped the singles use items.

Observed the fumehood 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 fumehood cleaned.

Observed the ceiling tiles in the lobby not free from water stains. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the tiles replaced.