The Canopy Restuarant

Observed uncovered crab cakes in the reach in freezer in the main kitchen. Observed cut open and unprotected bag of cocoa powder on dry storage shelf in main kitchen. Observed uncovered/out of bag tilapia filets in box in reach in freezer in back storage room. COS: All items were properly covered. Rule: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed facility uses Reduced Oxygen Packaging without a State DPH approved variance. Observed pulled pork, pulled chicken, and redfish in vacuum sealed bags. COS: Items may not be served. Owner discards. CA: Approvable options discussed.

Observed hand wash sink on main kitchen area not supplied with hand soap. COS: Hand soap was supplied to hand sink. CA: Ensure all hand sinks are properly supplied at all times.

Observed most recent inspection not displayed in public view. COS: Inspection was retrieved from office and posted. CA: Have most recent inspection posted in public view.

Observed bowls in main kitchen area stored in a manner that subjects them to vertical contamination. CA: Ensure equipment and utensils are stored in a clean dry location protected from potential contamination.

Observed food debris build-up behind grill and fryers. Also observed grease build-up on hood vent filters. CA: Clean often enough to preclude build-up.

Observed TCS items in cold hole drawers under grill at temperatures above 41 deg F. COS: All TCS items in this unit were discarded, except for still frozen chicken. CA: Do not use cooler for TCS items until repaired/replaced to reliable hold 41 deg F or below internal food temp.

Observed container of butter, bowls of salt and pepper uncovered on counters. Observed lettuce without wrapping in the prep/reach in cooler (discarded). Observed bags of flour, sugar, other grains stored with bags cut open and not protected in any way in dry storage. CA/Rule: All food, except for when cooling in a protected area, must be stored in covered containers or wrappings to prevent contamination. Inspect and repackage the above mentioned items.

Observed house made kimchi with a prep date of 4/15 and chicken salad with a prep date of 4/28 in the tall reach in cooler. COS: Kimchi was discarded. Chicken salad was actually made on 5/28 and a new date label was placed on container. Rule: Refrigerated, ready to eat, TCS foods prepped in the facility AND manufactured TCS foods (such as milk) must be dated as the prep day or the day the container of manufactured food was opened. These items must be served or discarded within seven days. Day one is the prep/open day.

Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed in unopened package in the prep/reach in cooler. COS: Tuna was discarded. Rule: Reduced Oxygen Packaging(ROP) fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen must be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing and/or immediately upon completing its thawing, using procedures of completely submerging in cold running water.

Observed dust/crumb/debris build up on shelves above prep tables, wire shelves, window seal behind 3 compartment sink, box fan, mixer equipment shelf, side of ovens(grease), plate and bowl shelf. CA/Rule: Nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulations.

Observed TCS foods in prep top cooler above 41.0F at the time of this inspection. COS: Out of temperature TCS foods discarded. CA: Contact repair technician / turn unit temperature down.