SAHARA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

2-2A: .03(2)(o)Person-in-charge could not provide signed employee health agreement for only employee working. Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Employee signed employee health agreement.

2-2D: .07(3)(b)Observed multiple hand sinks in kitchen without paper towels. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels,; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Paper towels were placed at hand sinks.

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed ice machine with significant buildup inside ice bin. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)

10D: .04(4)(d)Observed multiple spices, oil, tomato shade, and water containers without labels. 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. (C) Corrective Actions: Items were labeled.

11D: .05(3)(g)Facility does not have probe thermometer capable of measuring thin masses. A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. (Pf)

12A: .04(4)(q)Observed containers of vegetables being stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

1. in a clean dry location; (C)
2. where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and
3. at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C) Corrective Actions: Vegetables were removed from floor.

12B: .03(5)(j)Observed only employee working in kitchen handling food without hair restraint. 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 (1/2"). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee put on hairnet.

14A: .04(4)(k)Observed in-use utensils being stored in water below 135F. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. 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; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency; 4. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. in a clean, dry container; or 6. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C) Corrective Actions: Utensils were placed into clean and dry container.

15B: .05(3)(h),(i)Facility does not have test strips for chlorine dish machine. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf)

17D: .07(4)(b)Observed employee food and bag being stored above food for facility in dry storage area. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. (C) Corrective Actions: Food and bag was moved to lower shelving.

2-2B: .03(5)(j)1&2Observed multiple employee drinks in unapproved containers (water bottles) on prep counter in kitchen. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless 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). (C) Corrective Actions: Items were discarded.

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods holding at temperatures above 41F (see temperature log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Items were discarded.

18: .07(2)(m)Observed back door propped open. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

1. filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C)
2. closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and
3. solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C) Corrective Actions: Back door was closed.