Little Caesars

Observed no hand drying provisions at two handwashing sinks in main kitchen. Manager provided hand drying provisions. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf

Observed food accumulation on stored cleaned dishes. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed bottom of back door with large gaps. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents.

3. Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are:

(i) Solid and tight-fitting;

(ii) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and

(iii) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use.

4. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 5 of this subsection, if the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens;

(ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or

(iii) Other effective means.

5. The requirement in paragraph 4 of this subsection does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition.

Observed shelving units throughout the facility with excessive food accumulation and some with rusting. Also observed excessive black accumulation on shelving units in walk-in cooler and accumulation on exterior of dough press.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed excessive trash accumulation around and in outside dumpster; dumpster lid could not close due to trash accumulation. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

(p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

Observed floor tiles heavily chipped and cracked in dish area and tiles missing near wall behind 3-compartment sink and excessive food debris and black accumulation on tiles in dish area. Also observed ceilings with heavy staining and grease build up throughout main kitchen, wall tile missing above walk-in cooler, missing pieces of wall behind handwashing sink in employee restroom, walls containing food debris, dust accumulation on ceiling tiles in restroom, and ceiling tiles in disrepair in waiting area. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C)

Observed excessive rusting and dust accumulation, along with black accumulation on vents throughout the facility. Please properly clean and sanitize vents, and paint vents with food grade paint.

4-2B.Observed food prep sink in need of cleaning due to accumulated grease and soil.

10D. Bulk food containers not identified with the common name of food items.

16B. All floor drains in the kitchen need cleaning due to accumulated mold,grease and grime.

15C.Storage shelves in the kitchen and walk in cooler need cleaning.

17C. Floors and walls in the kitchen in need of cleaning giving special attention to areas near the three-compartment.

6-2. Observed prepared TCS food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal. The manager corrected during the inspection by placing the prep date on all products.

10D.Observed food removed from original container not labeled with common name.

15C.Storage shelves for clean trays need cleaning due to accumulated grease build up.

17C. Floors in the kitchen need cleaning due to grease and dust buildup giving special attention to areas near equipment.