The Caboose

Observed pastries, Grits not covered or protected from contamination. Corrective action (CA) foods shall be covered, protected, or resealed properly unless they are actively in the cooling process. Corrective on-site. All concerned foods were covered during the inspection.

Observed ham, milk, tomato, and turkey- multiple food items stored in the 4-door cooler not date-marked as required. CA: Ensure ready-to-eat foods, time/temperature control for safety foods are date marked with the discard time if they are held for more than 24 hours.

Observed several foods item expired and were not discarded after the discard date. Potato salad, chicken salad, ham, and tomatoes.

Observed heavy buildup of ice inside the dining room reach-in cooler and buildup in the prep top cooler.

Heavy buildup of grease and food debris on the griddle

Observed a bulk of flour, diced tomato, potato, and lemon juice not covered or protected from contamination. CA: covered or resealed foods properly unless they are actively in the cooling process. COS: All concerned foods were covered during inspection.

Observed ham, milk, salsa, grits, and other food items stored in the 4-door reach-in cooler were not date-marked. CA ensure ready-to-eat foods, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) shall be marked with the discard time if they are held for more than 24 hours. The person in charge was informed and instructed to date-mark foods that were prepared on the day of the inspection and discard all the other concerned food.

Observed food employees handling food without a hair restraint as required. Visor, cap, and hairnet are allowed.

Heavy ice buildup in the reach-in freezer must be serviced.

Observed the shelves inside the 4-door reaching cooler and the bottom cooler peeling /rusty (not in good repair), must be replaced.

No sanitizer test strip for 3-compartment sink

The oven was observed with a heavy buildup of food debris. Ensure to clean and sanitize it to prevent buildup.

Observed foods- tomatoes, ham, roast beef, cheese not held at 41° F or below at the make table. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods 41°F or below for cold holding. Corrected onsite (COS): all concerned foods were discarded.

Observed bottles of milk, sour cream, sausages gravy, and other food items not date marked in the reach-in cooler at the main kitchen area. corrective action (CA): All RTE (ready-to-eat) and TCS foods shall be date marked with the day they were prep or opened and discarded date especially if they held for more than 24 hours. Corrected on-site (COS) all conserved foods were discarded.

Make table must be serviced because it cannot hold foods at 41°F or below for cold holding. the ambient temperature is 50°F. Call the health department when it is repaired for follow-up equipment. Do not use the make table until it is repaired.

Wooden floors in kitchen. No washable ceiling surface.