Thoom Thai & Sushi

Observed several TCS foods store in a RIC with internal temps above 41F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. 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

Observed the presence of roaches in the kitchen. (CA) Advised the PIC to clean up and have pest control treat the facility more frequently. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

Observed employee food and drink in the food prep area. (CA) Advised the PIC that employee food and drink needs to be stored in approved designated areas away from food and food prep areas. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed missing and inaccurate TMDS in several RIC’s. (CA) Advised the PIC to obtain TMDS and place them in the warmest location in the RIC’s. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit

Observed the presence of roaches throughout the kitchen. (CA) Advised the PIC to clean up, reduce harborage and have pest control treat more frequently. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Observed deceased roaches along interior of ice machine. COS: PIC immediately cleared ice machine of all elements and resumed to hot water/sanitize unit.

Observed accumulation of food soil residue along the interior/exterior of RIC units and exterior of food storage bins & lids. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed tcs foods (tuna, salmon, shrimp, etc) in 2 RIC units being held at a temperature above 41 degrees. CA: Advised PIC cold holding time/temperature control for safety foods shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed inaccurate/missing TMDS inside of RIC units in the main kitchen used to measure ambient temperature of CH equipment. CA: Advised PIC Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5ºC in the intended range of use. Pf