Pascal's Bistro

Observed that there was an accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the bulk ice machine. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that all of the sinks in the kitchen had leaks or drips other than the hand sink closest to the ice machine; the hand sink on the line appears to be backing up, so the water is draining into a five gallon bucket under the sink. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed accumulation of debris on nonfood contact surfaces, particularly on equipment and shelves. CA: Non-food-contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed accumulation of debris on floors in the walk-in coolers, minor accumulation noted around/under equipment and shelves throughout. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated places that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed unlabeled spray and squirt bottles throughout the kitchen. COS. Labeled. CA: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical.

Observed chemicals and torches were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Chemicals shall be properly stored away from food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the prep sink had a leak. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed that food service permit was not posted. CA: Food service permit shall be posted in public view.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed that the facility was using string to hold equipment on a shelf and that the string was heavily soiled. COS. Removed. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and smooth.

Observed that the facility had ambient thermometers in all units, however, not all ambient thermometers were working/properly calibrated. CA: Facility shall ensure that all air temperature measuring devices are calibrated and well maintained.

Observed accumulation of debris on floors in the walk-in coolers. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed cold TCS food that was stored above 41 F (shrimp, pasta, sausage, chicken, tomatoes). COS. To be discarded after 4 hours. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

Observed that food service permit was not posted. CA: Food service permit shall be posted in public view.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated places that prevent contamination.

Observed cold TCS food that was stored above 41 F (shrimp, pasta, sausage, chicken, tomatoes). COS. To be discarded after 4 hours. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that mechanical warewashing machine was dispensing sanitizer at a concentration of ~25 PPM. COS. Dishes shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the 3-compartment sink until the mechanical ware washer can be serviced. CA: Mechanical warewashers shall dispense sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

Observed non-easily identifiable food that was stored without being labeled with the common name of the product. CA: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed food stored on the floor and food stored in the mop sink (picture attached). CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor and protected from splash and other contamination.

Observed that food service permit was not posted. CA: Food service permit shall be posted in public view.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed in-use utensils with handles were stored buried in the product. COS. Removed. CA:In-use utensils shall be stored using an approved means such as in running water, hot (135 f) water, in/on a clean container/surface, or in the product with the handle above the level of the product.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Observed accumulation of debris on non-food contact surfaces. CA: Non-food surface contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned.

Observed large quantities of cold TCS food that was stored above 41 F. COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F. COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F higher.

Observed pastas that were cooling; at 11:47 AM they temped at 67 F and one hour later they temped at 63 F. Based on predictive cooling, this food will not reach temperature within the required time frame. COS. Discarded within 4 hours from when they were removed from heating. CA: Cooling shall get food from 135 F to 70 F within 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F within another 4 hours.

Observed employee enter kitchen from dining area, grabbed clean glasses, scooped ice into glasses, walked away to sign for liquor order, came back, and began to scoop ice again, and did not wash her hands; observed employee enter the kitchen, grab a clean cloth, use the cloth to hold bread, sliced bread, and then plated the bread with the cloth, and did not wash hands before. COS. Employees were educated on handwashing and all employees washed hands. CA: Hands shall be washed prior to working with food and when contamination occurs.

Observed large amounts of rotten and unsafe food in the walk-in cooler; rotten produce, rotten bread, and more. COS. Discarded. CA: Food shall be safe and unadulterated.

Observed several containers of anchioves that were damaged/leaking; the package did not protect the integrity and wholesomeness of the food. COS. Discarded. CA: Packaging shall protect the integrity of the food.

Observed that the facility has served oysters within the last 90 days, but they do not have the shellstock tags. CA: Facility shall maintain shellstock tags in chronological order for at least 90 days.

Observed several foodborne illness risk factor and public health intervention violations including handwashing, temperature control, unsafe food, cooling, proper sanitizing, and date marking. CA: Facility shall correct noted was

Staff on site at time of inspection report that there is no person-in-charge. CA: Facility shall have a designated person-in-charge at all times.

Observed that the facility had a large amount of food that was held past the 7 day date mark; items were dated for as far back as 8/23/2024. COS. Items discarded. CA: Prepared TCS food shall be held for no longer than 7 days with the day of preparation being the first day.

Observed that butane was stored with bulk dry food. COS. Moved. CA: Chemicals shall be properly stored away from food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the facility did not have a certified food safety manager. CA: The facility shall have in its employ a CFSM that whose primary responsibility is this facility; the certification shall not be posted at another facility.

Observed that the facility did not have a vomit and diarrhea clean up plan or materials. CA: Facility shall have the means and the materials to clean up vomit and diarrhea.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the ice machine. RCA: Burn the ice and wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice machine in place. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that mechanical warewashing machine was dispensing sanitizer at a concentration of less than 25 PPM. COS. Dishes shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the 3-compartment sink until the mechanical ware washer can be serviced. CA: Mechanical warewashers shall dispense sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

Observed items that were being cooled by being placed into large, covered containers; observed cooling pasta that was placed into plastic tubs and on top of ice, was not down into the ice. COS. Covers removed and items split up. CA: Cooling methods shall be sufficient to facilitate cooling within the proper time frame.

Observed that the facility was storing reduced-oxygen packaged fish that was still stored in this packaging and thawed in a refrigeration unit. COS. Discarded due to temperature violations. CA: Fish shall be removed from modified atmosphere packaging prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed that cold holding units had either missing ambient air thermometers, ambient air thermometers that were nonfunctioning, or ambient air thermometers that were not in the warmest part of the unit. CA: All cold holding units shall have working ambient air thermometers and they shall be in the warmest part of the unit.

Observed that food was out for consumer self-service, but it was not protected with a sneezeguard. CA: Food that is out for display shall be protected from consumer contamination.

Observed food stored on the floor. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Observed employees preparing food (drinks with ice and bread) and did not have their hair restrained. COS. Hair put up. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall have their hair properly restrained.

Observed that pasta was being prepared in the raw meat sink instead of the produce/ready-to-eat food sink. COS. Discarded. CA: Preparation sinks shall be used for their designated purpose and ready-to-eat foods may be prepared in the produce sink so long as it properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized between uses.

Observed that food service permit was not posted. CA: Food service permit shall be posted in public view.

Observed in-use utensils without handles were stored buried in the product. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored using an approved means such as in running water, hot (135 f) water, in/on a clean container/surface, or in the product with the handle above the level of the product.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Observed unsealed wood being used to store containers. CA: Materials shall be nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable.

Observed accumulation of debris on non-food contact surfaces. CA: Non-food surface contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned.

Observed accumulation of debris on floors in the walk-in coolers. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the ice machine. RCA: Burn the ice and wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice machine in place. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed items that were being cooled by being placed into large, covered containers. COS. Covers removed and items split up. CA: Cooling methods shall be sufficient to facilitate cooling within the proper time frame.

Observed that the bathroom doors did not close all the way/were open. CA: Restrooms shall have a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed that the walls behind the food preparation counters was drywall; this is not an easily cleanable, approved surface for walls in a food preparation area. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed rotten and unsafe produce in the walk-in. RCA: Discard these foods. CA: Food shall be safe and unadulterated.

Observed dented cans. COS. Discarded. CA: PAckage integrity shall be maintained, including not having dented cans.

Observed raw food (raw beef, raw shrimp) stored over ready-to-eat food (cheese, produce, cooked product). RCA: Rearrange the items according to internal cook temperatures. CA: Food shall be stored according to its internal cook temperature.

Observed that the menu had a consumer advisory, but the reminder statement and marking asterisks were not present. CA: When items are sold undercooked or raw, there shall be a disclaimer on the menu that includes a consumer advisory, a reminder statement, and an identifying asterisk.

Observed that the facility was date marking some items to be held for 8 days instead of 7. RCA: Update date labels to show the correct discard date. CA: Prepared TCS food held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with the day of discard, the day of preparation, or both, but the method of date marking shall be consistent and it shall not be held longer than 7 days with the day of preparation being day 1.

Observed unlabeled spray bottles. COS. Spray bottles labeled. CA: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the facility was storing reduced-oxygen packaged fish that was still stored in this packaging and thawed in a refrigeration unit. CA: Fish shall be removed from modified atmosphere packaging prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed that ambient air thermometers were not in all units or were not found and that units that did have ambient air thermometers did not have the thermometers in the front of the unit. CA: All cold holding units shall have ambient air thermometers and they shall be in the warmest part of the unit.

Observed that the back door was propped open with the lock. COS. Lock disengaged and door closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed that the facility did not have a water heater/the means to meet the peak hot water demand of the facility. CA: The facility shall have an appropriately sized water heater that is able to meet the peak demand of the facility.

Observed that the menu had a consumer advisory, but the reminder statement and marking asterisks were not present. CA: When items are sold undercooked or raw, there shall be a disclaimer on the menu that includes a consumer advisory, a reminder statement, and an identifying asterisk.

Observed foods stored past date. COS. Items discarded. CA: Prepared TCS food held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with the day of discard, the day of preparation, or both, but the method of date marking shall be consistent.

Observed items that were being cooled by being placed into large, covered containers. COS. Covers removed and items split up. CA: Cooling methods shall be sufficient to facilitate cooling within the proper time frame.

Observed that food was out for consumer self-service, but it was not protected with a sneezeguard. CA: Food that is out for display shall be protected from consumer contamination.

Observed that the facility did not have a water heater/the means to meet the peak hot water demand of the facility. CA: The facility shall have an appropriately sized water heater that is able to meet the peak demand of the facility.

Observed that the bathroom doors did not close all the way. CA: Restrooms shall have a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated places that prevent contamination.