Bojangles

Observed liquid egg in an ice bath that had melted and was no longer providing appropriate cold holding temperature. Liquid egg measured at 60F degrees for an undetermined amount of time and was discarded. Inspector demonstrated how to prepare a proper ice bath and a new batch of liquid egg was placed to maintain a temperature of 41F degrees or lower.

Observed large pan of hashbrown BO rounds to measure at 110F degrees located in the front food service area in the steam table for an undetermined amount of time. Hashbrowns discarded.

Observed no time documentation on fries utilizing Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Per the Bojangles protocol, fries may be held outside of temperature control for maximum of one hour and time documentation placed on pan using a dry erase marker. Fries were discarded.

Observed employee drink improperly stored in food prep area. Employee beverages shall be kept in a designated area away from food and food-contact surfaces.

Handwashing sink located by the front food service area was being blocked by a trash can. Handwashing sink located next to biscuit station was blocked by a biscuit holding cart. Inspector had to move cart in order to access handwashing sink. Handwashing sink located next to the three-comp sink was being blocked by a shelf and was completely inaccessible. Handwashing sink still has running water. Handwashing sinks must be readily accessible at all times. Please remove shelf to allow handwashing sink to be accessed.

Observed equipment handles and warmer cabinets to be and encrusted in grime and food debris. All food contact surfaces and utensils should be sanitized every 4hours, and cleanliness maintained throughout the facility.

Observed several spots in the ceiling throughout the Main Kitchen with an accumulation of dust. Dust is also present on the flappers of the produce Walk in Cooler (WIC).

Observed several mop heads being cleaned in the food prep sink. Food prep sinks may not be used for mop cleaning due to the risk of cross-contamination. Use the designated mop sink only.

The handwashing sink located in the back of the main kitchen, near the three-compartment sink, was not accessible due to a shelf obstructing access. Handwashing sinks must be readily accessible at all times. Having access to a handwashing sink supports proper handwashing during food preparation and ware washing. It is recommended that the shelf be relocated.

Observed front food display counter and the counter where food is prepared in the main kitchen to be soiled with buildup of food. Soap dispenser and hand sanitizer dispenser next to the biscuit area in the main kitchen had a buildup of grease. Please make sure we are sanitizing every four hours and thoroughly cleaning the facility.

Slime buildup was seen on the soda nozzles located in the soda machine in the dining area. Soda nozzles should be cleaned and sanitized every 24 hours.

Inspector observed handles of equipment, utensils, lids of food containers being heavily soiled and encrusted with grease. Oil and grease were also observed leaking onto the floor from the fryers. Make sure all food contact surfaces and utensils are sanitized every 4hours, and cleanliness is maintained throughout the facility.

Observed an accumulation of dust above the plastic flappers in the Walk in Cooler located next to the prep sink in the back of the main kitchen. Regular cleaning schedule must be established and maintained throughout the whole facility.

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods in prep top/reach in unit being cold held above 41°F. Temperatures ranged between 43-49°F and ambient temperature of unit was 45.7°F. TCS foods must be held at 41°F or below. COS by moving food to walk in cooler. Do not store TCS foods in unit until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained.

Observed liquid egg being cold held on ice at 67°F. Pan holding egg was not in direct contact with ice. TCS foods must cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding and setting up new ice bath for new egg product.

NOTE: An effective ice bath is ~80% ice and 20% water. Ice water must come up to highest level of food in the container.

Observed no time documentation on fries utilizing Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Per the Bojangles protocol, fries may be held outside of temperature control for maximum of one hour and time documentation placed on pan using a dry erase marker. COS by discarding.

Observed dead German cockroach near handwashing sink next biscuit station.

Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

3. 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; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Must have pest control come out and service.

Observed a sizable opening at bottom of back door.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Must install door sweep to prevent potential entry of pests.

Observed employees preparing and cooking food with no hair restraints. CA: All employees in kitchen who are preparing and cooking food must wear approved hair restraints. Approved hair restraints are: hairnets, hats/caps, and visors.

Observed drive-thru window not being kept closed while sensor bar is not working. Also observed opening on the bottom of the back door when fully closed. CA: Keep drive-thru window closed and fully sealed when not in use. Have door sweep on the back door repaired/replaced so door is fully sealed when closed.

Observed dumpster side doors left open. CA: Keep doors and lids to dumpster closed at all times to keep out pests.

Observed missing ceiling tile above water heater behind office. CA: Ceiling tile needs to be replaced. All openings into ceiling need to be properly sealed.

Observed several broken or missing floor tiles in kitchen (near fryers and surrounding mop sinks) and in the middle walk-in cooler. Coving around mop sink and back door is missing. CA: All tiles that are broken or missing need to be replaced. All coving that is broken needs to be repaired, and anything missing needs to be replaced. All floors and coving must be kept in good condition, properly sealed, and not allow for any standing water.