Juicy Crawfish

Observed multiple bins with TCS items (okra, chicken wings, nuggets) in RIC. Advised PIC food shall be stored protected, covered.

Observed stains and residue on ice machine. Advised PIC equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary per manufacturers' recommendation.

Observed multiple containers of raw chicken wings cooling tightly covered in WIC. Advised PIC cooling shall be performed under refrigeration, loosely covered. COS: Had PIC loosen covers for proper cooling.

Observed food contact surface of ice machine interior in need of cleaning, brown/black residue. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Upon arrival, observed cooked corn cooling on counter. Advised PIC 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: loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Cooked corn was moved to Walk-In-Cooler.

Observed multiple containers of seasoning at food prep area left uncovered when not in use at time of inspection. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC placed lids on uncovered containers of seasoning.

Observed food contact surface of microwave with excessive staining, in need of cleaning. Also, observed interior food contact surfaces of ice machine white panel with debris along white panel in need of cleaning. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Upon Arrival, observed two containers of cooked chicken wings cooling on counter at room temperature. Advised PIC 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: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC relocate containers to reach-in-cooler and leave loosely covered for proper cooling.

Observed plate being used as scoop inside bin of flour. Advised PIC during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment. COS: Had PIC remove plate being used as scoop.

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and/or conditional agreement form shall be signed and provided to the Health Authority upon request. COS: Had PIC and all food employees sign the employee health agreement form.

Observed non-EPA regulated bleach for vomit/fecal response at time of inspection. Advised PIC to obtain A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. Advised PIC to obtain proper disinfectant, EPA Regulated Bleach.

Observed food contact surface of ice machine panel stored as clean with black mold-like substance. Advised PIC that all equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine panel.

Observed multiple bulk containers of seasonings stored with handles of scoops inside of food product. Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment. Advised PIC to place handles of scoops above the top of the food product.

Observed that PIC cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and/or conditional agreement shall be placed at the facility at all times. Provided PIC with copy in Employee reporting agreements.

Observed non-EPA regulated bleach for vomit/fecal response at time of inspection. Advised PIC to obtain A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment, Advised PIC to obtain proper disinfectant, EPA Regulated Bleach.

Observed food contact surface of ice machine panel with brown mold-like substance. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CA: Had PIC increase frequency of cleaning ice machine. CA: Discussed to have ice machine serviced by close of business.

Observed that PIC cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and/or conditional agreement shall be placed at the facility at all times. Provided PIC with copy in Employee reporting agreements.

Observed food contact surface of ice machine panel with pink and brown mold-like substance. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CA: Had PIC increase frequency of cleaning ice machine.

Observed hand sink near prep top area cold water handle in need of repair. Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. CA: Advised PIC to call maintenance to repair cold water handle at hand sink.