Lively's BBQ

Observed ice scoop stored in bulk ice machine in front service area.

CA: In-use utensils such as ice scoops shall be stored in a clean, protected location.

COS: PIC removed ice scoop from ice machine.

Observed cutting surface of prep top heavily stained and scored.

CA: Surfaces such as cutting boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Health dept. to check back by correct by date.

*5/6/26 UPDATE: PIC stated owner ordered new cutting surface for prep top.

Observed drain plug missing from dumpster.

CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

Health dept. to check back by correct by date indicated.

*5/6/26 UPDATE: Drain plug was present in dumpster.

Observed made in house BBQ sauce reading 86 degrees F. CA: All TCS foods (Made in house sauce) must be held 135 or higher of 41 or below. COS: BBQ sauce hedl out less than 4 hours placed in freezer to cool.

Observed sanitizer in main kitchen 3 vat sink reading at a ppm below manufacturers recommendation. CA: PIC to remake sanitizer to proper ppm.

REPEAT: Observed the walk-in cooler door falling off the hinges not sealing properly as well as outside walls of the walk-in very rusted and broken tile on the flooring of the walk-in. Staff had a very difficult time getting the door to close again. This is putting food at risk for temperature abuse. Corrective Action: The walk-in cooler must be repaired within the next 6 months. The door must seal easily when closed.

REPEAT: Observed multiple pieces of equipment that is rusted or has debris accumulated on the legs and shelving of equipment. Corrective action: These items either need to be resurfaced or replaced within 6 months and maintained in such a manner so as to appear clean and smooth and easy to maintain.

Observed multiple surfaces (floors, walls and ceilings) throughout establishment in need of detailed cleaning and repainting. Corrective Action: Instructed Manager to clean surfaces to sight and touch and paint or resurface so as to provide for a clean appearance and maintain them so that you know when they need cleaning. Anything that cannot be cleaned must be resealed or replaced.

Observed boxes of food on the floor in walk-in cooler. CA: Instructed PIC that all food must be kept at least 6" off the floor. PIC had employee move boxes back onto a shelf

Observed employees working in kitchen not wearing a hair restraint. CA: Instructed PIC that all employees working with food or making drinks must wear a hair restraint such as a hat or hairnet.

Observed the walk-in cooler door falling off the hinges not sealing properly as well as outside walls of the walk-in very rusted and not in good repair. CA: Door to walk-in needs to be replaced or fixed to properly open, close and seal asap. Walls of the walk-in need to be fixed in order to appear clean, be cleanable and prevent contamination.

Observed multiple pieces of equipment with soil and grease build-up (shelving units throughout the kitchen; the bread rack and trays; prep table shelving/legs throughout the kitchen; equipment doors and legs; and the bottoms of trash cans). CA: Instructed PIC that all equipment and containers must be clean to sight and touch and kept free of accumulations and to create a daily/weekly/monthly cleaning task list.