Pirkle's Deli

Observed diced tomatoes cooling (52 degrees F) tightly covered in reach in cooler in the main kitchen.

CA: Food cooling may be loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

COS: Tomatoes were left loosely covered to finish cooling (within time/temperature parameters).

Observed multiple containers of broccoli cheddar soup not cold holding 41°F or below in display case at front food service area (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: CFSM discarded all containers of soup.

Observed chipped and scored spatulas stored above three compartment sink. CA: Utensils are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have spatulas replaced.