SOUTHERN CAFE & DELI

Observed mildew on the inside of the ice bin of the ice machine in the kitchen area, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; The manager will have the inside of the ice machine cleaned and sanitized by 2/25/26

Observed a employee prepping drinks in the kitchen area with a beard longer than 1/2 in length, 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. The manager will order beard guards by 3/15/26

Observed wet wiping cloths being stored on the stainless-steel table between usage,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. COS the cleaning towel placed in the container between usage correctly.

Observed the prep top cooler not cold holding properly to keep the PHF item under 41-degree Fahrenheit, Utensils shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule or shall be discarded. The manager will have maintenance come check the prep top cooler for temperature problem by 2/19/26

Observed mildew on the inside of the ice bin of the ice machine in the kitchen area, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; The manager will have the inside of the ice machine by 10/18/25

Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while prepping a sandwich in the kitchen area, Jewelry. 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. COS the employee will remove the bracelet from her wrist while prepping sandwiches in the kitchen

Observed light coming under the bottom left corner of the backdoor in the kitchen area, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. The owner will have the bottom left corner of the door sealed by 5/15/25

Observed grease build-up on the filter above the flat grill and stove in the kithen area, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. The manager will have the filter cleaned by 5/1/25

Observed mildew on the inside of the ice bin in the kitchen area, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; The manager will have the inside of the ice machine by 2/1/25

Observed light coming under the bottom left corner of the backdoor in the kitchen area, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. The owner will have the bottom, top and side of the backdoor sealed by 7/10/24

Observed grease build-up on the filter above the flat grill and stove in the kithen area, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. The manager will have the filter cleaned by 10/15/24

Observed mildew on the inside of the ice bin in the kitchen area, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. The manager will clean the inside of the ice by 6/26/24

Observed light coming under the bottom and the top and side of the backdoor in the kitchen area, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. The owner will have the bottom, top and side of the backdoor sealed by 7/10/24

Observed live flies in the kitchen area, The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by 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. The manager will have all area sealed to prevent the flies from possibly entering.

Observed a bag of brown sugar stored on the shelf in the dry storage room not properly protected against contamination, 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; COS The manager will place the bag of sugar in a closed container

Observed grease build-up on the filter above the flat grill and stove in the kithen area, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. The manager will have the filter cleaned by 3/15/24

Observed light coming under the bottom of the backdoor in the kitchen area,outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.. The owner will have the bottom of the backdoor sealed by 12/5/23

Observed no test strips to measure the concentration level of the sanitizer in the 3 compartments sink in the kitchen area, Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. The manager will order test strip on the next truck