Loews Atlanta Hotel (Banquet Kitchen)

Observed seasonings are not easily recognizable taken out the original containers and not labeled with the common names. COS- items were labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Observed cutting boards stained in the main kitchen. CA- cutting boards shall be resurfaced or replaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed stickers left on the outside of clean food containers. COS- sticker was removed and contianer rewashed. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed dishes in dish pit area wet stacked Air Drying Required CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be towel dried

Observed blue tape, stickers, and sticker residue on dishes stored clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC had stickers and residue removed.

Oberved a plastic cambro being used as a scoop for panko breadcrumbs. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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. PIC removed the cambro.

Observed heavy food debris on the floor underneath shelving in dry storage. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC shall have the floor swept and cleaned.

Observed sticker residue on several plastic food containers being stored as clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC had stickers removed and dishes rewashed.

Observed pink mold in the upstairs banquet hall ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. PIC will increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine.

Observed several cardboard boxes of single service items being stored directly on the floor in the dry storage of the banquet hall. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. PIC will have boxes elevated 6inches off the floor.

Observed a walk in cooler being held above 41F at time of inspection (50F). Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. PIC will have WIC repaired.

Observed chipped and cracked plastic food containers. Observed chipped dinnerware. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf (iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf (iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; Pf. PIC had food containers and dinnerware discarded.

Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler vents in the banquet hall. Observed ice buildup in the ice cream reach in freezer. Observed food debris in the bottom of several reach in coolers and reach in freezers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have non food contact surfaces cleaned.