LOG CABIN SMOKEHOUSE

Observed food hot holding on steam table and in warmer unit held below 135 degrees F. CA: Discussed hot holding and proper reheating of food before placed onto steam table or in warmer unit with pic. COS: pic reheated pulled pork in oven to 171 degrees F, bbq sauce and stew to 191 degrees F on stove top.

Observed personal drinks not in single use cups with lid and straw and stored above prep table. (opened can and cup not single use) CA: Discussed personal drinks with pic. COS: pic discarded personal drinks

Observed bleach sanitizer above maximum ppm allowed. CA: Discussed ppm of chlorine sanitizer allowed with pic. COS: pic diluted and re-tested on several buckets

Observed sanitizer spray bottle with no label. CA: Discussed labeling chemical containers with pic. COS: PIC labeled chemical bottle with common name

Observed diced tomatoes in sealed plastic container in prep cooler at 61 degrees F. CA: Discussed cooling methods with pic. COS: dice tomatoes were transferred to metal pan and cooled properly.

Observed several coolers with no thermometers and broken thermometers CA: Discussed thermometers with pic. COS: pic will order thermometers and health dept. will re-check

Observed improper cold holding of potentially hazardous, TCS foods above 41 degrees during inspection. Several containers of sauces, including made in house sauces stored in ice bath above 41 degrees. Made-in-house Thousand Island- 51, Ranch- 50, Tartar Sauce- 50, and Blue Cheese- 49. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All out of temperature sauces were found to be over 4 hours old and were discarded. Employees were educated on proper cold holding of all sauces at 41 degrees or below. Recommended ensuring adequate ice at this storage location and checking temperatures regularly.

Observed hand washing sink inaccessible due to mayonnaise containers and other items stored inside. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All items were removed to make the hand sink accessible. Employees were reminded that hand sinks should remain open and accessible for employee use at all times.

Observed kitchen worker preparing food with no hair restraint during inspection. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Employee was stopped and instructed to put on hair restraint prior to continuing food prep.

Observed fruit and vegetable sink being used for purposes other than washing fruits and vegetables. Dishes and other items were observed in this sink. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Dishes and other items were removed and sink was sanitized. Discussed produce sink is to be used for produce only.

Observed evidence of leaking drain pipes beneath 3 compartment sink in corner. Observed wall panel removed where plumbing exits the building. Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC and owner will be notified. Licensed professional will be contacted to repair all leaky plumbing issues. Hole in wall will be properly repaired. This will be rechecked by Health Dept.

Observed heavy grease buildup on hood and filters above cookline area. Observed hood cleaning and servicing tag with last service date of April 2024. Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC. Owner will be notified and licensed professional will be contacted for immediate service/cleaning of hood to prevent grease buildup and condensation over cookline area. This will be recheck by Health Dept.

Observed multiple large containers of stew hot holding in warmer below 135 degrees F. CA: discussed reheating containers of stew for holding with pic-pic reheated to 172 degrees

Observed ribs cooled from night before not reaching 41 degrees F. (56 degrees) CA: discussed cooling and monitoring with pic-pic discarded

Observed food placed on prep top cooler make table and hot food made earlier (gravy) not actively cooling with approved methods CA: discussed cooling methods with pic-pic placed food into freezer for chilling and ice baths made for gravy (discussed pork on prep table)-pork was divided into smaller amounts and will be placed into ice baths or hot holding, bbq sauce containers were moved into approved cooler in back building

Observed bug activity in kitchen and numerous flies outside back area and daylight at back door. CA: discussed bug activity with pic-pest control verified and back door to be repaired to prevent bugs/pest from entering facility

Observed torn gasket on cooler and 3 compartment sink leaking onto floor. CA: discussed replacing sink with pic- sink will need to be replaced and approved with drain boards

Observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F in cooler-thermometer reading 46-50. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded food (ribs) and placed some food into another cooler. Cooler was repaired (added freon)-cooler to be re-checked on 12/15/23

Observed hand washing sink with water turned off under sink due to a leak. CA: discussed having water available at hw sink at all times with pic-pic turned water on and pipe to be repaired by plumber

Observed no thermometer in several coolers in back building. CA: discussed having thermometers in all coolers

Observed leaking pipe under 3 comp. sink in corner. CA: discussed repairing plumbing/leak with pic-health dept. to re-check Monday 12/18/23

Observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F in standing cooler. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded gravy, ribs. Hotdogs and cheese was placed into another cooler-cooler to be repaired and re-checked by health dept. before using

Observed containers of food on make table and inside bottom of cooler held above 41 degrees F and not cooling properly. CA: discussed cooling methods with pic-pic placed into freezer and into ice bath

Observed numerous flies outside back door around and inside the outside building used for food storage. CA: discussed controlling flies by having pest control treat area outside