Hilton Garden Inn

Observed containers wet nesting in the main kitchen near the warmer cabinets. Code: Containers shall be thoroughly dried prior to stacking.

Observed an accumulation of debris on the floor in the walk in cooler as well as in the corners. Code: Facility shall be cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that the lighting intensity in the dry storge room was low making it hard to see due to there being only one working light bulb. Code: lighting intensity shall be appropriate.

Observed that the facility is keeping track of the time that some of the TCS foods were brought out and placed onto the self-service line but not all of the foods; more foods were out of temperature, unknown at this time if all items should be kept track of or only some of them as there is no written policy available. COS. Discarded foods. CA: When using TPHC, there shall be a written plan and the time shall be kept track of for all items using TPHC.

Observed that the facility was date marking some items for 8 days instead of 7. COS. Labels corrected. CA: TCS items shall be date marked to be held for no longer than 7 days with the day of preparation being day 1; items shall be marked with the date of preparation, the date of discard, or both, however, the method of date marking shall remain consistent.

Observed prepared TCS items stored past their discard date. COS. Discarded. CA: TCS items that have surpased their use-by/discard date shall be discarded.

Observed that the self-service line did not have sneeze guards or other protections for the food; observed fruit, apples, that were not protected from contamination and were not indicated to be washed by the consumer before eating. CA: Food shall be protected from consumer contamination; produce that is intended to be washed by the consumer before eating shall be properly marked as such and if it is not to be washed by the consumer prior to eating it shall be properly protected from contamination.

Observed that the facility did not have the means to test their heat sanitizing dishmachine. CA: Facility shall have the means to test each type of sanitization method used in the facility.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floor, especially in the dry storage area and around the floor coving. CA: Facility shall be cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee phone stored on the prep counter while food prep is on going; it is a little away from the food, so no obvious food contamination at this time, though. COS. Moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that one of the bulbs in the dry storage area was out, making the room dark; had to use a flashlight to properly inspect the room. CA: Lighting intensity shall be appropriate.

Observed boxes of plastic cups stored directly on the floor. COS. Boxes put on shelves. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

Observed the facility did not have test stripes for the sanitizer. CA: Test stripes shall be available for all sanitizers used at the facility.

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floor, especially in the walk in coolers and dry storage area. CA: Facility shall be clean and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed the hand sink near the dish machine had boxes in and around the sink. COS. Boxes moved. CA: Hand sinks shall always be accessible and clear.

Observed TCS items (milk and yogurt) being held past their discard date. COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS items shall be disposed of once they reach their discard dates.

Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers, in single-use containers without a lid or straw, and in single-use containers with a lid and straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items discarded/moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed prepared TCS items which were being date marked for greater than 7 days and TCS items prepared greater than 24 hours ago that were not date marked. COS. New labels made. CA: Prepared TCS food shall be date marked for 7 days with day of preparation being day 1.

Observed date marked TCS items prepared over 7 days ago, such as cut meat and mashed potatoes which were prepared in November and December, respectively. COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS items shall be discarded once the discard date has been reached.

Observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that was stored under refrigeration. COS. Discarded by the PIC. CA: Fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging shall be removed from that environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution that was not at the appropriate concentration. COS. Sanitizer hand poured. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed that the facility is using time for the cut melons that are out for breakfast, but the log/plan they are using is not being filled out. COS. Items to be discarded after 4 hours. RCA: Fill out and retain and keep track of temperatures. CA: When using TPHC, there shall be a written plan and the time shall be kept track of for all items using TPHC.

Observed that the self-service line did not have sneeze guards or other protections for the food. CA: Food shall be protected from consumer contamination.

Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored with and above cooked food pork and vegetables. COS. Items moved/discarded. CA: Food shall be stored according to their internal cook temperatures.

Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (sausage gravy, sausage, eggs). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Observed that the facility is using time for the cut melons that are out for breakfast, but the log/plan they are using is not being filled out. COS. Items discarded. RCA: Fill out and retain and keep track of temperatures. CA: When using TPHC, there shall be a written plan and the time shall be kept track of for all items using TPHC.

Observed that the hand sink by the drink machine had several mops, brooms, etc, and a cart in front of it. COS. Cleared. CA: Hand sinks shall always be accessible and clear.

Observed that the facility did not have a plan for cleaning up vomitous or diarrheal events. CA: Facility shall have a plan for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea.

Observed prepared TCS items which were being date marked for greater than 7 days. COS. New labels made. CA: Prepared TCS food shall be date marked for 7 days with day of preparation being day 1.

Observed food that stored past the use by date. COS. Discarded. CA: Food shall be discarded after the discard date has passed.

Observed food that was thawing in standing water. COS. Removed. CA: Food shall be thawed using approved means.

Observed that the buffet line did not have sneeze guards or other protections for the food. CA: Food shall be protected from consumer contamination.

Observed that the permit was not displayed in public view. CA: Permit shall be displayed in public view.

Observed that utensils were stored in standing water at room temperature. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored in running water, hot water, on a clean surface, or in the product with the handle above the level of the product.

Observed that the facility had food service set up on a carpeted area. CA: Carpet shall not be a flooring in food service areas.

Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away.