Little Rey

At the time of the routine inspection, observed several TCS foods stored in a prep top refrigerator unit or in a improper ice bath set up (see temperature chart) that had internal temperatures above 41F. Per employee, food items were stored in ice baths and refrigerator units less than 4 hours prior to the inspection. Food items were relocated to working reach in refrigerator units and/or stored properly in ice bath set up during the inspection for correct cold holding. Ensure TCS foods are held cold at 41f and below.

Observed food buildup on the handles, doors and sides of the prep top coolers and reach-in coolers in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust and debris and to have surfaces cleaned.

Observed sticker residue on multiple plastic and metal food containers stored as clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC had residue removed and food containers were re-washed and sanitized.

Observed three compartment sink sanitizer solution reading 0ppm. Observed quat sanitizer bottle empty. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P PIC had quat sanitizer bottle changed.

Observed wet towels being stored on the top of a prep top cooler. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. PIC had the wet towels placed in a sanitizer bucket.

Observed cracked food containers and melted/cracked food container lids. 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/lids discarded.

Observed the chest freezer lid broken. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements PIC shall have the chest freezer lid replaced or repaired.

Observed food buildup on the handles, doors and sides of the prep top coolers in the main kitchen. Observed food debris on the bottom shelf, doors, and gasket of a reach in freezer. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC shall have the non food contact surfaces cleaned.

Observed sticker residue on multiple plastic and metal food containers stored as clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC had residue removed and food containers were re-washed and sanitized.

Observed multiple cutting board with excessive scoring and food residue in the scoring. 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. PIC had the cutting boards discarded and will buy new ones.