Houston County Detention Center

Observed a food handler handling food while wearing a watch 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. Remove the watch before proceeding to handle/preparing food.

Observed cleaned stainless steel food containers wet-stacked while being stored on the shelf. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. Recommend pyramid stacking the containers to allow them to air dry. Re-wash, re-rinse, and re-sanitize the stainless steel containers before allowing them to air dry.

Observed two boxes of single-use food trays stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Single-service items must be stored 6" off the floor in a clean, dry location. Move boxes of food trays on the shelf.

Observed a pan of mixed green beans and peas in the walk-in cooler above 41°F. This pan was from dinner last night. The staff could not provide any details about the product. Likely, the food did not cool overnight because it was too full. Work with staff to cool foods properly to ensure they are 41F or below. The pan of food was discarded.

No paper towels were available at two handwashing sinks in the prep area. Each handwashing sink must be provided with paper towels. Add paper towels to the dispensers near the dish machine and the shelf storing the sheet pans.

Observed a case of paper towels stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Single-service items such as paper towels must be stored 6" off the floor in a clean, dry location. Move paper towels to the shelving provided.