Brunch at Peony

Inspector observed spatula stored in water at 67F. COS-removed. Corrective Action: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Inspector observed no test strips available for measuring sanitizer solution concentration. Corrective Action: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.

Observed ROP packaged Bechamel Sauce (contains butter and milk) dated and packaged on 12.11.2024. COS PIC discarded. Advised: HACCP required for ROP packaged longer than 48 hours.

Observed an employee washing wiping cloths in the Dish Machine. COS PIC had employee remove cloths and store until the laundering service retrieves them. NOTE: laundering service comes weekly. Advised to retrain employees on their SOP for the wiping cloths.

Observed an employee drying utensils with a cloth. COS PIC pulled utensils for rewash and allowed for air drying. Advised PIC to retrain employees on air drying.

Observed employee belongings stored on dry goods (food product including - coffee and tea). COS PIC relocated employee belongings. Advised to have an area for employees to store their belongings. (Belongings include but are not limited to: handbags and jackets)

Observed hand sink blocked by waffle cart. COS- cart was moved. Advised PIC to have hand sink accessible at all times.

Observed the front food service hand sink was used for purpose other than hand washing. Advised PIC that hand sink is used for only hand washing and not a dump sink for coffee station.

Observed spoons and spatulas stored in water between uses. COS- utensils removed and washed. Advised PIC that utensils can be stored in water at or above 135F OR to store in use utensils dry and change every 2-4 hours.