HARVEST MOON CAFÉ

Observed pans of mashed potatoes cooling back down, wrapped in cooler at 51-54 degrees F after being placed on cart in main kitchen, pasta sauce at 50 degrees F in deep plastic containers, and roast beef sliced earlier cooling stacked together in deep pan cooling at 46 degrees F. CA: Cooling methods for different types of foods must be adequate for cooling food. COS: pic placed into smaller portions and unwrapped food for proper cooling.

observed current inspection not posted (85). CA: Current inspection, food service permit must be posted in plain sight for customers. COS: No correction on site. Health Dept. will re-check inspection posted.

Observed several torn gaskets on walk in cooler and on freezer. CA: Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. COS: pic will replace gaskets. Health Dept. will re-check

Observed no consumer advisory for menu items cooked to order. CA: Discussed consumer advisory specifications for menu items cooked to order with pic. COS: Consumer advisory will be added to menu and menu items cooked to order.

Observed several food containers held past 7 days.(salmon mix (8/5-8/11,chicken marinade made in house dated 8/4, slaw mix date 7/27, chipotle ranch date 8/4) CA: Discussed discarding food within 7 days with pic. COS: PIC discarded food held past 7 days.

Observed food containers not dated with proper date from first ingredient cooked or prepared. CA: Discussed dating marking procedures with pic. PIC corrected dates on pans with correct date marking that shows when food was prepared, first ingredient initially cooked, prepped/sliced with pic. COS: Discussed date marking with pic, pan of initial dates of ingredients was in cooler and date was corrected on container of food.

Observed spinach in bag thawing in standing water where spinach reached 93 degrees F during thawing. CA: Discussed approved thawing procedures with pic COS: Spinach in bag was discarded due to temperature reaching above 70 degrees F and in standing water for period of unknown time frame.

Observed live bug activity in dish room. CA: Discussed pest control with pic. COS: PIC will contact pest control for additional control service bugs. Health Dept. will re-check

Observed prep top cooler ambient air temperature held above 41 degrees F (50 F) (Fried green tomatoes and batter was moved to another cooler. CA: Discussed ambient air temperature on 2 thermometers inside cooler. COS: Cooler to be removed/replaced with new cooler per pic. Cooler cannot be used until serviced and documentation provided to health dept. Cooler to be re-checked by health dept before food can be held in cooler

Observed Main prep top cooler temperature on ambient air thermometer holding about 42 degrees F. CA: Discussed ambient air temperature with pic (max is 41 degrees F for food temperature) COS: PIC will have cooler serviced and adjusted to remain 36-38 degrees ambient air temperature during service. Cooler to be re-checked by health dept.

Observed food handler with no hair restraint while preparing food in catering kitchen. CA: discussed effective hair restraints with pic-pic got the food handler a hat.

Observed containers used for storing food/drink mixes stored in tub under 3 compartments sink on floor. CA: discussed proper storage of equipment and storage containers used for mixes with pic-pic moved container and will educate staff.

Observed coolers with torn gaskets throughout facility. CA: discussed replacing all torn gaskets with new gaskets with pic and several coolers with gaps where gasket is not sealing properly needs repair or replacing with good fitting gaskets. Proper fitting gaskets and condition of gaskets were discussed with the pic

observed faucet dripping at food preparation sink. CA: discussed repairing leak with pic-pic has plumber coming to repair

observed reach in freezer in catering kitchen not operating and in need of cleaning. CA: discussed repairing/replacing freezer and cleaning inside of freezer with pic

Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41 degrees F on cooler make table across from grill (top and bottom). CA: discussed cold holding with pic-food was cooled down (Discussed using time procedure with pic)

Observed salmon patty mix inside make table (made that morning) across from grill at 44-46, grilled chicken on speed rack cooling at room temperature, smoked pork chops stacked together and wrapped in plastic wrap (large amount) in walk in cooler and individually wrapped cheese steak not cooled before placing into cold hold drawer after wrapped in plastic. CA: Discussed cooling methods with pic-pic placed food items into smaller batches and allowed for air flow through uncovering food or loosely covering and cheese steaks were cooled down before placing into cold hold drawer Discussed monitoring procedures for cooling and cold holding with pic

Observed equipment and/or utensils are being cloth dried instead of air-dried. CA: discussed air drying with pic

Observed coolers with torn gaskets throughout facility. CA: discussed replacing all torn gaskets with new gaskets with pic

Observed several non food contact surfaces with food debris build up and in need of cleaning (dry food containers in catering kitchen area, meat slicer (non food contact surface area), gaskets. CA; discussed cleaning procedures and frequency with pic-will re-check in designated time period

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (multiple cheese types) cold-holding on large prep top cooler in main kitchen at a temperature greater than 41 deg F.

Corrective Action: PIC was notified. These items were found to be less than two hours old an were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool back down to 41 deg F. Discussed storing cheese flat in a pan in the prep top to properly hold these items.

Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods (breaded okra, breaded green tomatoes, prepped soul rolls, prepped spring rolls) improperly cold-holding at a temperature greater than 41 deg F in large prep-top cooler in main kitchen. All items in the unit were found to be 68-70 deg F. The TMD in lower reach-in portion of unit read 68 deg F.

Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All items stored in the cooler overnight were discarded (okra, green tomatoes, soul rolls, spring rolls) were discarded. One pan of of soul rolls was prepped this morning (9/12/23) and were found to be less than two hours old and were able to be brought to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool down to 41 deg F or below. The cooler was put out of use and must be serviced by a licensed technician with documentation. The Health Department will recheck this.

Observed slicer with dried food build up and ice makers with black/pink build up. CA: discussed cleaning frequency with pic-pic cleaned slicer and ice machines

Observed dish machine not registering minimum chlorine ppm when tested several times CA: discussed minimum ppm and testing with pic-pic repaired tubing and will have machine serviced and will monitor daily testing of machine

Observed multiple food items held past 7 days. CA: discussed date marking with pic-pic discarded food and will educate staff