Modern Thai Restaurant

Observed white board cleaner, liquid adhesives, cleaners, paint, and butane stored with and above food, single-use items, and equipment on the main line, in the closet area near the bathrooms, and on the shelves up against the walk-in cooler. COS. Items moved. Code: Chemicals shall be stored in a location and in a manner that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the facility has residential pesticides (bug bombs) stored in their dry storage closet/area near the bathrooms. COS. Discarded. Code: Chemicals shall be used according to their conditions of use, including only using pesticides intended for use in commercial kitchens in the food service establishment.

Observed that employee medications/vitamins including magnesium, D3, B12, zinc, and E, are stored with and above food on the shelves in the middle of the storage area of the main kitchen. COS. Removed. Code: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children.

Observed that working containers of chemicals, spray bottles, that are stored on the shelf near the rear exit are not labeled with the common name of the product. COS. Labeled. Code: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical inside.

Observed containers of non-easily identifiable foods that was not labeled with the common name of the product; these are the large pans of sauces and seasonsing on the line. COS. Labeled. Code: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that maintenance tools for the facility, such as hammers, drills, and other tools, are stored with and above food on the shelves up against the walk-in cooler. COS. Moved. Code: Maintenance tools shall be stored in a location and manner that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed food stored uncovered, specifically in reach-in freezers and coolers. COS. Covered. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed containers of non-easily identifiable foods that was not labeled with the common name of the product. COS. Labeled. CA: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that there was no written notification of major food allergens used. 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.

Observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging while being stored under refrigeration. COS. Fish were removed from the packaging. CA: Fish stored in reduced oxygen packaging shall be removed from the modified atmosphere packaging prior to thawing if thawing under refrigeration.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters throughout the kitchen. COS. Sanitizer buckets were made and wet wiping cloths placed into them. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed accumulation of debris under shelves/equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that the back door in the kitchen was propped open and the screen door had gaps. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight fitting.

Observed that there were dishes stored in the hand sink by the dishpit. COS. Items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands and shall be kept clear and accessible.

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

Observed that the back door by the bathrooms was propped open and that the back door in the kitchen had a screen netting placed over the opening, but it was in disrepair and not properly sealed/covered. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting unless they are otherwise protected from pest entry.

Observed vegetable( celery) was being washed in hand sink. COS. vegetable was removed. CA: Hand sink shall be used for hand wash only.