Embassy Suites Brunswick

Observed mold like build up on the butter lid and on butter in the WIC at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC discarded butter and shall ensure food items are sealed and discarded if contaminated. COS

Observed CFSM not being displayed for the public to see at the time of the inspection. CA: Certificate shall be displayed where the public may see.

Observed soap dispenser not working at hand wash station in the main kitchen and soap was missing from bar hand wash sink station at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure Hand wash sinks are supplied with soap at all times.

Observed during the course of this inspection that both facility dish machines were not dispensing the appropriate amount of sanitizer solution. COS: Glynn EH instructed management to cease the use of these machines until repaired and switch to 3 comp sink for all dishes/equipment. Management complied. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that both chlorine machines are being tested daily to ensure an appropriate concentration of 50-100ppm. Any time the units are found to be dispensing less than 50ppm management should cease use of the units until repairs are made.

Observed ice on top of boxes in the WIF at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC shall move boxes from under the drip and have the WIF drain repaired.

Observed drain flies inside the bar area at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility shall contact pest control to eliminate the issue.

Facility did not have Inspection report or permit posted where the public could see at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility shall post inspections and permits where the public may see them.

Observed mold like build up on multiple surfaces inside the WIC at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility shall increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

Observed bag of flour, salt at grill station, pecans in cupboard and fried onions in box open and uncovered. COS: Items were covered properly. Rule: Food shall be stored covered or wrapped.

Observed multiple cooked items without date labels. Cooked chicken, cooked rice, baked potatoes in reach in cooler below prep and cooked chicken wings in 2nd RIC below prep. COS: PIC discarded undated items that could not have prep date verified. Rule: Cold held TCS items prepped or opened in facility must be date marked and discarded within 7 days. Day one is the prep day.

Observed ROP salmon and other fish in ROP packages thawed in walk in cooler. COS: PIC discarded fish. Rule: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment:

(i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or

(ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.

Observed box of boston cream pies and a box of breaded catfish stored on the floor of the WIC. COS: PIC placed items on an appropriate shelf. Rule: Food shall be stored in a clean dry location at least 6" above the floor.

Observed box of boston cream pies and a box of breaded catfish stored on the floor of the WIC. COS: PIC placed items on an appropriate shelf. Rule: Food shall be stored in a clean dry location at least 6" above the floor.

Observed during the course of this inspection that a countertop unit in the omelet prep area that was holding TCS food items above 41 deg f. COS: Tcs food items were discarded. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that TCS food items are only stored in units capable of holding these items with internal temps of 41 deg f or below.

Observed during the course of this inspection that both facility dish machines were not dispensing the appropriate amount of sanitizer solution. COS: Glynn EH instructed management to cease the use of these machines until repaired and switch to 3 comp sink for all dishes/equipment. Management complied. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that both chlorine machines are being tested daily to ensure an appropriate concentration of 50-100ppm. Any time the units are found to be dispensing less than 50ppm management should cease use of the units until repairs are made.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the bar had a soda gun nozzle that displayed significant black buildup on it. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that the soda gun nozzles as well as all food contact surfaces are cleaned often enough to ensure that they are kept clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

Observed during the course of this inspection that at the bar and inside the main kitchen there was an elevated level of small flying pest. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to work with their pest control provider to correct this issue before it worsens.

Observed facility did not have any sanitizer buckets made while operating at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility prepared sanitizer buckets. CA: Facility must have prepared sanitizer available for use at all times while operating.

Observed a knife with food-like buildup on cutting surface stored on the magnetic knife strip for use at the time of this inspection. COS: Knife was removed to be cleaned and sanitized. CA: Facility must ensure that utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized prior to returning to use.

Observed significant food buildup in the front food service toasters at the time of this inspection. COS: Toaster was removed from the front food service area to be cleaned. CA: Ensure all food contact surfaces are routinely cleaned and sanitized.

Observed mechanical dishwasher chemical sanitizer concentration too low at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must use the three compartment sink for sanitizing until the mechanical dishwasher is professionally serviced.

Observed significant ice buildup on food stored in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that stored food does not come into contact with ice.

Observed significant food buildup in the front food service toasters at the time of this inspection. COS: Toaster was removed from the front food service area to be cleaned. CA: Ensure all food contact surfaces are routinely cleaned and sanitized.

Observed significant ice buildup on food stored in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility is currently replacing the door seal to fix the issue.

Observed numerous cold-hold TCS food items being held above 41 degrees F in the walk in cooler (see temperature log). COS: PIC began discarding all out-of-temperature cold-held TCS food items in the walk-in cooler. CA: PIC contacted a technician to repair the walk-in cooler. PIC Will ensure TCS items are not stored in cooler until all parts of the unit are holding at 41F or less.

At the time of the inspection, observed seal on walk-in freezer door not fitting tightly. Ice had built up on a portion of it. CA: PIC will contact maintenance to correct ice build up and prevent cooler from failing.

Observed numerous cold-hold TCS food items being held above 41 degrees F in the reach in cooler (see temperature log). COS: PIC discarded all out-of-temperature cold-held TCS food items in the reach-in cooler. CA: PIC contacted a technician to repair the walk-in cooler. PIC Will not use cooler to store TCS product until repaired and reinspected.

Observed multiple seasoning bags, seasoning containers, flour bags and sugar bags being stored uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC covered/ disposed of foods accordingly. CA: PIC stated all foods would be stored covered and if not they would be disposed of.

Observed rust build up on the clean knife holder at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC removed knives to rewash. CA: PIC stated they would increase cleaning frequency to prevent rust build up.

Observed mold like build up on the front service soda ice dispenser at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC stated they would increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up and contamination.

Observed severe grease build up on bacon oven at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC will increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

Observed main kitchen microwave with severe food build up on top internal side of microwave. CA: PIC will increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up and contamination.

Observed multiple food items in coolers and storage areas without date or prep or use by date at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded food items with could not be accounted for. CA:PIC will ensure all prepared foods and opened containers are labeled with prep date or use by date of 7 days after prep.

Observed half and half being stored for use past the use by date of 6/14/23 at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC Discarded. CA: PIC will ensure all items with use by dates are discarded at the end of that day.

Observed multiple bottles of cleaning liquids in bottles without labels on them at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC added labels. CA: PIC will ensure all bottles will be labeled with the contents they contain.

Observed utensils stored mixed up at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC will educate staff to ensure they understand to store utensils all facing the same way to protect the food contact end when grabbing the handled ends.

Observed single service items being stored loose in boxes, cabinets, and containers not protected at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC will ensure that staff is aware that single service items should be stored tightly wrapped and protected from contamination.

At the time of the inspection, observed seal on walk-in freezer door not fitting tightly. Ice had built up on a portion of it. CA: PIC will contact maintenance to correct ice build up and prevent cooler from failing.

Observed ceiling/ AC vents slowly dripping water at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure maintenance is contacted to prevent leaking in kitchen area to prevent possible contamination.

Observed old food debris and seasoning throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up and potential attraction of pests.

Observed container being used as scoop in food product, with no disignated handle area, at the time of this inspection. CA: Scoops should have handles and those handles should be stored out of contact with food items.