Soli's Soup, Salad & Sandwiches

Observed bulk ice machine heavily soiled in interior corners and not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch.

CA: Equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent instructions, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

PIC will detail clean the ice machine before the correct by date.

Observed sanitizer bucket and spray bottle in front food service area at 0ppm concentration. PIC said she did not make the sanitizer bucket or spray bottle today.

CA: Chemical sanitizers shall be at the concentration specified on manufacturer label.

COS: PIC emptied bucket and re-made sanitizer water, verifying with test strip that it was at the proper concentration before using.

Observed PIC with no hair restraint making orders.

CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints (ex: hats or visors) and have hair past shoulder length pulled back.

COS: PIC put on a hat.

Observed employee personal items in reach in cooler above food used at facility, reach in freezer and above single service items.

CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

COS: PIC relocated personal items and labeled as "employee use only".

Observed bulk ice machine and microwave not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch.

CA: Equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent instructions, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

COS: PIC cleaned debris from ice machine flap and will clean microwave before correct by date.

Observed PIC with no hair restraint making orders.

CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints (ex: hats or visors) and have hair past shoulder length pulled back.

COS: PIC put on hat, washed hands before resuming in food preparation.

Observed PIC wearing watch on wrist while making order.

CA: Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band while preparing food.

COS: Employee removed watch, washed hands before resuming food preparation.

Observed sanitizer concentration over 500ppm in sanitizer bucket at front food service. Sanitizer tablets state 1 tablet per 1.5 gallons. Suggested to get larger bucket for sanitizer and/or to use half tablet. PIC will order larger bucket and appropriate test strips for sanitizer. PIC remade sanitizer using smaller piece of tablet and with more water. Sanitizer re-checked and tested at appropriate level (200ppm).

No CFSM listed. CA: Must have CFSM and submit to our office.

Observed tea nozzle with excess build-up. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with owner, nozzle removed to be cleaned.

Observed chicken salad and pimento cheese tightly packed in containers and covered with lids on. The product was made at 10am. At 11:30 products were at 59oF & 58oF. An hour later after removing the lids, products were 45oF and 51oF. Corrective Action: Discussed the importance of rapid cooling and leaving the items uncovered on the top shelving in shallow metal containers to increase surface area and encourage rapid cooling.

Observed excessive debris around sink and toilet in restroom. Corrective Action: PIC to thoroughly clean and then increase cleaning frequency of these items.

Observed bare wood shelving in stock room. Observed torn linoleum in stock room as well. Corrective Action: Repair flooring at door where linoleum is torn and paint top and bottom of storage shelving, along with all bare wood surfaces in the stock room.
Observed walls and flooring of restroom with excessive wear and staining along with the door of the restroom. Corrective Action: Clean and resurface/paint to provide for a clean and sainitary environment in the restroom. Owner states that he should be able to have all corrections completed within 30 days.