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Observed 0 parts per million (ppm) of chlorine sanitizer dispensing from the in use dishwashing machine. (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be be between 50-100 ppm of chlorine concentration. Have the unit service and use the three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils.

Observed a food employee making eggs and other food items while wearing a watch and bracelets on her wrist. Except for a plain ring, such as a wedding band, food employees may not wear jewelry, including medical information jewelry, on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC had the employee remove their watch and bracelets.

Observed pancake batter stored inside the pancake dispenser with a temperature of 63F next to the grill. Per person in charge, the batter is usally kept inside the reach in cooler. 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 or below. Pancake batter was discarded.

Observed container of whipped butter improperly stored in an ice bath with a temperature of 45F. 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 or below. Person in charge submerged the food item properly inside the ice bath.

Observed a container of raw chicken breast (51F) stored inside the reach in cooler behind the grill area above 41F. 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. COS: Since the container of had a prep date of 1/6/25, the food item was discarded by the PIC.

Observed several flies inside of the establishment during the inspection today. Possibly the air fan above the back door is not functioning properly to prevent the flies from entering the establishment. Devices to help eliminate the entrance of the flies must be functioning properly. Please have the air fan serviced/repaired to eliminate the entrance of flying insects.

Observed a Certified Food Safety Manager certification posted to be fraudulent. Upon further review, the certificate is registered to a person who does not work at the establishment. The certification has the same exam number, exam date, and expiration date, but the names are different. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. Corrected on Site (COS): Certification was removed from the wall and the Assistant Manager posted her CFSM certification on the wall after verifying the certificate.

Observed the dumpster open outside. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. Close the lid on the dumpster.

Observed buttermilk pancake batter being held on time as public health control (TPHC) with no discard time label. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Employee discarded pancake batter.