Washington State Prison Staff Dining

Observed chicken and fish stored in the same container within RIC. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

Informed PIC. COS.

Observed several containers of spices with no labeling. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Observed styrofoam cup in dry goods. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon.

Cup was removed and discarded.

Observed several storage containers with broken lids. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Replace lids or containers.

Observed previous inspection report not posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed ketchup being stored in ice cream bucket. Also observed grits being stored in potato salad container. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Store food items in proper storage containers.

Observed several storage containers with broken lids. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Replace lids or containers.

Observed shell eggs stored above RTE foods. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

Educated on proper food storage arrangement. COS.

Observed deli ham and turkey date marked 6/27 at 54F--discarded. Also observed margarine with a temp of 52F. Due to high temps, ambient temp of the cooler was taken. Observed cooler with an ambient temp of 52F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.

Educated PIC on proper cold holding. PIC stated that cooler issues have been reported several times before now. Cooler needs to be serviced ASAP. Foods shall be placed on ice to keep them cold.

Observed buildup of substance on deflector of ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: 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.

Increase cleaning frequency of ice machine.

Observed styrofoam cups in dry goods. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon.

Cups were removed and discarded.