J. Peters Grill & Bar

Observed that the employee at the bar did not wash hands prior to switching tasks. Rule: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash.

1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P

Observed several items hot holding in the steam well and items cold holding in the reach in coolers not covered. PIC had employee covered the specified items. Rule: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Note: Observed PTC/RIC on back wall near grills to be holding raw chicken (46F), raw shrimp (45F)and raw white fish (46F)at temperatures above 41. PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS food located in the cooler and called maintenance to either repair or replace equipment.

511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Note: Observed multiple pan stacked wet nesting on drying rack, PIC instructed to wash rinse sanitize and allow for proper air drying.

511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

NOTE: Observed employee on cook line to not be wearing a hair restraint. PIC informed to be sure that employee's wear proper hair restraints. COS

Ice machine gasket is cracked/damaged. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Replace ice machine gasket.

Flooring in the main kitchen, more so in the grill/fryer area, is damaged and starting to have pitting. All physical facilities shall be in good repair. Repair or replace the floor so it is smooth and easily cleanable.