Ashland (Main 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 the preptop cooler cutting boards with gashes. 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 uncut limes with cut limes in prep top cooler Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. CA: PIC immediately wrapped items

Observed employee preparing food without wearing beard guard Hair Restraints CA: 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.

Observed unwrapped plates on top shelf used for service Preset tableware wrapped/covered; Unused settings removed from table CA: Except as specified in subsection 2(i) below, tableware that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted.

Observed salt wood sauce (1/7), Tabasco mayo (12/28), and parsley cream (1/7) stored in the walk in cooler past its expiry date. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P PIC had the TCS food items discarded.

Observed ice buildup on the floor underneath the cooling unit in the walk in freezer. 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 ice buildup cleaned.

Observed creamy chicken soup, grits and a cheese sauce cooling in large containers with condensation forming on the inside of the lid. Temperatures were over 50F in six hours. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf. PIC had food discarded.

Observed broken gaskets in several reach in coolers and reach in freezers. Observed broken handles on reach in coolers in the room service area. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. PIC will have equipment repaired.

Observed reach in cooler being held above 41F (60F). 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 reach in cooler serviced.

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.