Fusion Restaurant and Bar, INC

Observed several food items with expired dates in the reach in cooler and the walk in cooler (calamari 12/19, diced potatoes 12/13, zucchini 12/17, tomato sauce 12/19, beans 12/23, cabbage rolls 12/23, raw marinated chicken 12/13, spinach dip 12/13, and lamb chops 12/23). All food items that are expired must be discarded. Please educate staff on the importance of food safety and to discard food items at the end of the 7 day period (spoke with the manager and kitchen staff).

511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition.

1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P

(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or

(iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P

2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P

Observed bowls on the food preparation line stored not inverted or covered to protect from contamination. PIC started covering the bowls to protect from contamination (COS).

Observed a wire skimmer hanging with clean dishes in bad repair and wire hanging from it. Advised the kitchen staff to discard the skimmer (COS).

Observed the ice bucket stored on top of the ice machine not inverted to protect from contamination.

511-6-1.05(2)(c) - Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces.

1. 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 and

(v) Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods:

(I) Without being disassembled, Pf

(II) By disassembling without the use of tools, Pf or

(III) By easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches. Pf

2. The requirement in paragraph 1(v) of this subsection does not apply to cooking oil storage tanks, Distribution lines for cooking oils, or beverage syrup lines or tubes.

Observed an accumulation of old food build up underneath the shelf where the heat lamp is. Please clean regularly to avoid build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed an employee's refillable water bottle stored on top of food products in the reach in deep freezer. Advised PIC and employees not to store personal items with food items that are served to the public. This can cause contamination and the spread of germs. Employee removed the water bottle (COS).

Observed the shelves on the interior surface of the reach in cooler where glasses are stored with a thick black debris at the bar. Advised PIC to clean the interior surface of the reach in cooler.

Observed the ice scoop holder with a black mold-like debris. PIC started the cleaning process (COS).

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.

Observed plates and bowls stored on the hot line not inverted to protect from contamination.

Observed dishes stacked wet nesting on the clean dishes shelf. Advised PIC to make sure that once dishes are clean to air dry them completely on the drain boards then move to storage.

Observed rust on the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler and two reach in coolers on the hot line. Contact the company that supplies chemicals and get something that removes rust and/or replace the shelves or paint them.

Observed the grease storage receptable in need of cleaning due to a thick build up of old grease waste around the exterior surface.

Observed small holes on the wall by the 3-compartment sink and the handwashing sink in the prep area. Please seal all holes with clear silicone.

Observed several HVAC vents throughout the kitchen with a rust debris. The vents will need to be painted with a food grade paint to prevent contamination of food products.

Also, observed the vent duct above the small oven with a thick accumulation of dust debris.

Observed the interior silver surface and the side of the ice machine in need of cleaning due to a black and pink mold-like substance. Head cook unplugged the machine to start the cleaning process.

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.

Observed utensils stored in water at 66F. Utensils should be at water temperatures of 135F or above. Head cook discarded the water and filled the containers with water at temperatures of 150F and above (COS).

Also, observed a scoop in the floor submerged in the product. Advised employees to leave the handle standing up on the scoop.

Observed clean bowls on the prep table in the back of the house and clean plates on the front-end not inverted to protect from contamination. PIC started inverted the plates and bowls (COS).

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

Observed rust on the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler. Contact the company that supplies chemicals and get something that removes rust and/or replace the shelves or paint them.

Observed the blowers (vents) in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust and a black mold-like build-up. Please clean regularly.

Observed the first unisex restroom without toilet tissue. PIC replaced the tissue in the restroom (COS).

Observed small holes on the wall above the clean tongs on the wall and above the paper towel dispenser. Please seal all holes with clear silicone. Also, observed a ceiling tile with a hole in the kitchen.

Observed several HVAC vents throughout the kitchen with a rust debris. The vents will need to be painted with a food grade paint to prevent contamination of food products.

Observed the sanitizer bucket at the bar exceeding the maximum concentration of quat solution. The test strip turned blue. PIC remade the sanitizer to 200 PPM quat (COS).

Observed (2) reach in coolers in the kitchen without a food thermometer inside of the units to get a proper ambient temperature.

Observed utensils stored in water at 98F and 100F. Utensils should be at water temperatures of 135F or above.

Observed rust on the side rails inside of the prep unit, food storage shelves in the walk in cooler, and on the mixer stand. Contact the company that supplies chemicals and get something that removes rust and/or replace the shelves or paint them.

Observed the blowers/vents in the walk in cooler with a black mold-like debris. Please clean regularly.

Observed the ceiling tile over the bar area and in the dining room with a dust debris.

Observed the AV vents over the bar and dining area with a dust debris.

Observed shrimp, potatoes, and mixed vegetables in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler with no preparation or disposal date. PIC added dates to items. (COS)

Observed (1) light shield missing off lights by the 3-compartment sink and (1) cracked by the pre-rinse sink. Please replace the light shields.

Observed the vents by the 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning due to dust debris.