FOUNDRY ON FIFTH

Observed multiple containers of refrigerated TCS foods held beyond 7 days. Containers of whipped cream, blue cheese, and pimentos all held beyond 7 days. CA: Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, that requires date marking shall be discarded after 7 days. COS: CFSM discarded all expired date marked food items. Employees were educated on proper date marking and disposition procedures.

Observed overhead ventilation fan with heavy dust and buildup. Fan is directly over clean dish rack and food prep tables. CA: Ventilation systems shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. COS: CFSM removed vent fan cover onsite to be properly cleaned and sanitized

Observed multiple containers of TCS foods, including house-made sauces, cream cheese, and cooked corned beef held past 7-days. Corrective Actions: Discussed discarding TCS foods after 7-days with PIC. All TCS foods held past 7-days were discarded.

Observed various house-made sauces in storage containers and squeeze bottles not identified with the common name of the food item. Corrective Action: Educated PIC on requirements for labeling containers with name of food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, all food containers must be clearly and legibly identified with the common name of the food. PIC will label all items with their common name.

Observed serving bowl without a handle stored in container of spread flour. Corrective Action: Discussed proper storage of in-use utensils with PIC. In non-TCS foods, utensils must be stored with handles above the top of the food and container must be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, etc. PIC removed bowl and will replace with approved utensil with handle.

Observed large prep top cooler in main kitchen unable to maintain temperature of 41 deg F or below. PIC reports the unit has been down for two weeks due to a condenser leak but it has not been repaired. The facility has been storing food in the top portion with an ice bath and do not store food overnight. Corrective Action: Discussed requirement for all equipment to be in good, working condition with PIC. PIC was allowed to use time as a public health control for the remainder of the day (4/16/25) and cooler would be placed out of service until serviced and repaired by a licensed cooler technician. Documentation will be required. Please contact the Health Department at (706)295-6316 to have cooler rechecked prior to use.