LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

PIC not performing responsiblities of assuring all parts of food-service are on a regular cleaning schedule. As seen in photos, there are several areas of the food-service facility in need of a very thourough deep cleaning. Food-contact and nonfood-contact areas. Also, with food being stored uncovered and not protected from possible contamination.

Observed a container of asparagus stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be stored covered to prevent possible overhead contamination.

Observed toaster oven with "Install Bun Shoot" sticker still attached where toast comes out of oven and also the breader container in need of cleaning. These areas shall be kept free of food accumulations and cleaned on a regular schedule.

Observed multiple areas where due to uncleanliness, food is in danger of contamination (food stored uncovered, equipment unclean, food contact surfaces in need of cleaning, etc.). All of these areas shall be kept free of all accumulations and should be on a regular cleaning schedule.

Observed areas throughout kitchen and outside dumpster area that due to accumulations of trash and food debris, could invite an intrusion of pests. These areas shall be put on a regular cleaning schedule to prevent possible intrusion of pests.

Observed badly soiled toaster oven, breader container, potato oven/warmer, reach-in coolers(food accumulations), and "cayenne" gravy/soup warmer. All of these areas shall be kept clean to sight and touch and free of all accumulations.

Observed outdoor dumpster area with trash/boxes, littering the ground around the dumpster. This area shall be kept free of scattered trash and clean.

Observed a container of red salmon stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be stored covered to prevent possible overhead contamination.

Observed mop stored in mop bucket in dirty water. Mops shall be hung to air-dry between uses. Also observed boxes of food items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Items shall be stored at least 6" off the floor.

Observed buildup on outside of ice machine, coolers/warmers in main kitchen area, rice and breader storage containers, etc. in main kitchen area. All of these areas shall be kept clean to sight and touch.

Observed microwave on far right that was badly soiled with food debris and in need of cleaning. Microwaves are on a cleaning schedule, but this one microwave was in need of a good cleaning. Food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized daily and clean to sight and touch.

Observed lid open on outdoor grease trap. Lids shall remain closed at all times to prevent possible intrusion of rodents/insects.

Observed food debris and accumulations inside 2 of the microwave ovens. PIC (Ebonee Hopkins) stated there is a cleaning schedule each night but evidently these did not get cleaned. They will be cleaned today. Food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized daily and clean to sight and touch.

Observed buildup and accumulations on the outside of several pieces of equipment throughout the kitchen and server area. Recommend cleaning schedule be re-emphasized and a good thorough general cleaning performed nightly. All surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed accumulations of debris and buildup on the floors and walls in kitchen, prep and server area in need of more frequent mopping/cleaning. These areas shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent buildup of grease, food debris, etc. Recommend re-emphasizing attention to cleaning schedules each day. Also observed paper towel holder in Women's restroom had it's cover missing/broken. Equipment shall be maintained in good condition.

Observed several food containers (flour, rice) in need of a good cleaning. Equipment, food and nonfood-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC (Brian Tanner) stated these will be cleaned today and are supposed to be cleaned every other day.

Observed badly soiled grease trap in the outdoor garbage and refuse area. Grease trap shall be put on a periodical cleaning schedule to prevent excess buildup of grease. Excess buildup can possibly cause intrusion of insects and rodents.