FIREHOUSE SUBS

Observed opened containers of ranch dressing with label "keep refrigerated" and Butterblend dressing with label "refrigerate after opening" held past seven days in reach-in cooler. CA: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC discarded opened, out of date items.

Observed food service employee wearing bracelet during food prep. CA: except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. COS: employee removed bracelet.

Observed permit posted in back office, not in plain view of customers. CA: post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. No COS can be observed. Inspector will return to recheck.

Observed ice scoop laying in ice machine with handle touching ice. CA: food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers. COS: PIC moved ice scoop to proper storage position.

Observed multiple TCS food items held above 41°F in prep top cooler (Deli turkey 45°F, sliced tomatoes 45°F, shredded lettuce 57°F, diced tomatoes 52°F and mayonnaise 54°F). CA: Discussed with PIC that TCS food items shall be maintained at 41°F and below or 135°F and above. PIC will have cooler serviced. COS: TCS food items held above 41°F for less than 4 hours were relocated to reach in cooler to rapidly cool. TCS food items (diced tomatoes) held above 41°F more than 4 hours were discarded. This will be rechecked by health dept. and proper temperature will be confirmed before using for TCS foods.

Observed multiple TCS foods held above 41 degrees in reach in cooler. Mayonnaise 43 degrees, sliced tomatoes 55 degrees, lettuce 47. CA: PIC will have cooler repaired. PIC relocated all TCS foods to reach in cooler. All TCS foods were held above 41 degrees for less than 2 hours before relocation. PIC was instructed to not use the until properly repaired PIC will contact DPH when cooler is repaired to be checked by DPH.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food items (tuna salad) in prep cooler unit cold holding above 41 degrees. CA: Discussed with PIC. Item was discarded by PIC. Discussed proper cooling methods for items being prepped for use in prep top coolers.

Observed multiple TCS foods held above 41 degrees in prep top cooler. Mayonnaise 53 degrees, diced tomatoes 55 degrees, tuna salad 50 degrees. CA: PIC will have cooler repaired. PIC relocated all TCS foods to reach in cooler. All TCS foods were held above 41 degrees for less than 2 hours before relocation. PIC was instructed to not use the until properly repaired PIC will contact DPH when cooler is repaired to be checked by DPH.