Mama G's Italian Restaurant

511-6-1.05(7)(c) - Cooking & Baking Equipment (C) (c) Cooking and Baking Equipment.

1. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This subsection does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified under subsection (7)(b)3(v) of this Rule.

2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Note: Observed dirt and left-over food accumulation in microwave. PIC to clean microwave by EOB and have staff educated on when to clean it properly.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: Observed mold-like accumulation on ice machine. PIC to wash, rinse and sanitize by end of day.

511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Note: Observed chicken breast cooling in WIC that was in larger portions and needed to be separated to participate in adequate heat transfer. PIC portioned chicken breast on sheets in small quantities.

511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Note: Observed chicken breast cooling in WIC that was in larger portions and needed to be separated to participate in adequate heat transfer. PIC portioned chicken breast on sheets in small quantities.

Multiple containers of expired food held past 7 day date discarded by PIC during walk thru.

Install a mop sink at rear of building over drain. Clean drain before installation to ensure proper disposal of dirty mop water.

Designate a single area for all employee food and drink.

Multiple items in walk in cooler stored on ground (bins of cheese, box of lemons and greens). Moved items around to make room for these items on a shelving.

Bottle of unknown liquid observed in dish pit. Employee lunch observed in walk in cooler, PIC voluntarily discarded. Designate an area in the cooler for personal food items.

Small amount of mold inside of ice machine. Drop and disinfect this machine and place on a more regular cleaning schedule.