Hibachi Express - Rockmart

Observed food items in WIC and below prep top not stored covered (noodles, dumplings, sweet and sour chicken, chicken wings, egg rolls).

CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by being stored covered unless actively in use or cooling (can be stored uncovered or loosely covered).

COS: PIC covered items with plastic wrap.

Observed in-use utensils (rice spoons) store in container of water reasing at 74 degrees in front food service area.

CA: In-use utensils may be stored in water if water is maintained at 135F, or stored dry, in a clean, protected location to prevent contamination.

COS: PIC removed utensils.

Observed several food items stored uncovered in walk in cooler that were not actively cooling. CA: Foods shall be stored covered to be protected from overhead contamination unless cooling (can be uncovered or loosely uncovered). COS: PIC instructed employees to cover food items with saran wrap.

Observed in-use utensils (rice spoons) stored in container of water reading at 80 degrees F in front food service area. CA: In-use utensils may be stored in water if water is maintained at 135F, or stored dry, in a clean, protected location to prevent contamination. COS: PIC removed utensils.

Observed multiple knives stored between pieces of equipment that cannot be properly cleaned. CA: Knives were removed to be cleaned.

Observed food stored in walk in and reach in coolers not in original packaging and not labeled. CA: Manager labeled items.

Observed sanitizer buckets sitting on the ground throughout the facility. CA: Instructed PIC that everything must be at least 6" off the floor. He placed an empty bucket under it

Observed scoops stored in the bulk rice and cornstarch containers with the handles touching the food. CA: PIC immediately placed the scoops handle up.