Ronde'-Vu Bar & Grill

Observed bartender bare hand a lime for a customer's drink. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Bartender discarded the drink with the lime.

Observed box of oranges and limes stored directly on the floor inside the walk in cooler, also observed several boxes of soda syrup stored directly on the floor in the bar area. food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. Person in charge moved food items to shelf that is at least six inches off the floor.

Observed the utility sink in disrepair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Have the utility sink placed back on its base.

Observed stacked cartons of raw shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat loaves of bread inside the reach-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by separating raw animal foods from ready-to-eat food during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Corrected on Site (COS): The employee moved the eggs and the bread to where the raw shell eggs are now stored below the loaves of bread.

Observed gap underneath of the back door where outside light is coming through allowing and entry point for pests. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Place a threshold underneath the door.

Observed several open containers of sliced deli meats: ham, roast beef and turkey not date marked inside the reach in cooler. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food. Employee will date mark the deli meats.

Observed buildup inside nozzle of beverage dispensers in bar area. Equipment equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils such beverage dispensing nozzles shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer. PIC will clean soda dispensing nozzles.

Observed mold-like growth located on the sliced cheese inside of the prep top cooler. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. Corrected on Site (COS): Sliced Cheese discarded.