Jersey Mike's Subs

Observed items in prep-top coolers above 41F. PIC disposed of items. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

Observed no written documentation for disposal of items indicated to be on time as a public health control. PIC disposed of potentially hazardous food items. 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) (P, Pf, C) (i) Time as a Public Health Control.

1. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: Pf

(i) Methods of compliance with paragraphs 2(i) - (iv) or 3(i) through (v) of this subsection; and

(ii) Methods of compliance with the cooling of time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. Pf

2. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;P

(ii) The food may have an initial temperature of 70°F (21°C) or less if;

(I) It is a ready-to-eat fruit or vegetable that upon cutting is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, or

(II) It is a ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food that upon opening is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food,

(III) The food temperature does not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 4 hours from the time it was rendered a time/temperature control for safety food; and

(IV) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food as specified in paragraph 2.(ii)(I) and (II).

(iii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;Pf

(iv) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;P and

(v) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded.P

3. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 6 hours:

(i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from temperature control and the food temperature may not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 6 hours; P

(ii) The food shall be monitored to ensure the warmest portion of the food does not exceed 70°F (21°C) during the 6-hour period, unless an ambient air temperature is maintained that ensures the food does not exceed 70°F (21°C) during the 6-hour holding period; Pf

(iii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate: Pf

(I) The time when the food is removed from 41°F (5°C) or less cold holding temperature control, Pf and

(II) The time that is 6 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from cold holding temperature control;

(iv) The food shall be:

(I) Discarded if the temperature of the food exceeds 70°F (21°C), P or

(II) Cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded within a maximum of 6 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from 41°F (5°C) or less cold holding temperature control; P and

(v) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit shall be discarded. P

4. A food service establishment that serves a highly susceptible population may not use time as the public health control for raw eggs.

Observed boxes of food items in walk-in freezer with evidence of thawing. PIC was advised to utilize items within 7 days (including the date of thawing). 511-6-1.04(6)(a) - Frozen Food (C) (6) Limiting the Growth of Pathogens

(a) Frozen Food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen.

Observed multiple employees without proper hair restraints. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. 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.

2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Observed wiping clothes stored in a quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution below proper minimum concentration. Employee remade sanitizer solution with chlorine bleach. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.

1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(i) Maintained dry; and

(ii) Used for no other purpose.

2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

(ii) Laundered daily.

3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.

4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil.

5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions.

Observed gnats throughout the facility. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. 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 walk-in freezer refrigeration unit leaking. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution not dispensing correct concentration of sanitizer solution. PIC was advised to have dispenser repaired and to utilize chlorine sanitizer solution. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing.

1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf

2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf

(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

j) Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers.

1. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under section (7) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf

2. Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils, as specified under Section (8) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf

Observed wiping cloths stored in a sanitization solution of 0 ppm quat. After further investigating, it was determined that the sanitizer dispenser from the 3 compartment sink was not dispensing any of the quat solution. Manager was advised to use their bleach to make chlorine sanitizer. Manager was also given strips and informed on how to use them until the dispenser is able to be repaired.

Observed a live roach in the cabinets underneath the soda fountain machine. Please remove pest and conduct pest treatment for roach.

Observed food debris in the prep top cooler. Observed food debris on the walk in cooler shelves. Observed black mold-like substances on the soda fountain drain pipes above the catch tray.

Observed a dark brown and orange substance on the left wall of the walk in cooler. Please have wall deeply cleaned to remove the stain substance.

Observed some dust accumulation in the air vents in the front of the dining area.

Observed spiders in the cabinets underneath the soda fountain machine. Please remove pest and conduct pest treatment for spiders.

Observed dished stacked wet above the 3 compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Observed shelves above the 3-compartment sinks with rust. Please order plastic shelf liners to protect the food contact surfaces of dishes stored on the shelves. Observed debris in the cabinet underneath the soda fountain machine.

Observed women's restroom trash receptable without a lid.

Observed water damage in the cabinets underneath the soda fountain machine.

Observed air vents in the kitchen and dining area with dust accumulation.

Observed cheese and meats in the display case/ working reach- in cooler above 41F. Manager removed items from case.

Observed black accumulation on ice chute door of drink machine.

Observed wiping cloths stored in a sanitization solution bellow 200 ppm. Manager changed out sanitizer solution.

Observed employee items stored adjacent to and above containers storing breads. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Please place employee items in bins below food items to reduce possible contamination.

Observed tools for cleaning the grill stored in the handwashing sink. PIC removed items from the sink.

Observed mold build-up in ice chute and mold and debris accumulation on drink machine diffusers.

Observed no thermometer in the walk-in cooler.

Observed electronic fly trap above food prep area.

Observed debris and mold accumulation on the back of drink machine and behind ice chute.

Observed dust and debris accumulation on the ceiling and vents in sitting area, in front of bathroom doors, and in the kitchen.

Observed vent above grill missing grates and grease accumulation on wall adjacent to vent.

Food employee lacking hair restraints to prevent contamination. Manager corrected on site.

Ceiling and vents accumulating over the food prep area and dining area.

RTE food stored in walk in cooler uncovered and exposed to overhead contamination.

Grill cook has on bracelets while preparing food.

Food prep employees lacking hair restraints to prevent contamination.

Prep top cooler near grill, under the lid is an accumulation of food debris.

Prep top cooler near grill, under the lid is an accumulation of food debris.