Wilcox County Correctional Institute

Several cartons of liquid eggs in the baking area sink temperature at 69F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food (TCS) must be cold held at 41F or below until use in baking. COS: Eggs were discarded.

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing (registered at less than 50 ppm) at the 4-compartment sink at temporary wash station in the dish machine area. COS: Chlorine added to reach minimum 50 ppm at all stations.

Observed a large number of flies in the kitchen area.

Paint peeling and visible damage to the ceiling near the cooking and baking areas in the kitchen. Ceiling must be in good repair, smooth, and easily cleanable.

Four containers of beans in the walk-in cooler prepared yesterday temperature of 55-60F. Other items such as eggs and beef are the correct temperature. CA: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. COS: all beans were discarded.

Final rinse temperature at the hot water sanitizing machine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specification. COS: Maintenance called and tray sent to 4-compartment sink for sanitization.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS: Cloths put in buckets of sanitizer.

Plumbing is leaking under the 4-compartment sink. All plumbing must be in good repair.

Paint peeling and visible damage to the ceiling near the cooking and baking areas in the kitchen. Ceiling must be in good repair.

Packaged food (eggs) was stored in direct contact with icefrom the freezer and the food in the package is subject to the entry of water due to the nature of its packaging. CA: PIC will have ice removed and move boxes away from ice build-up.

Observed biscuits on the floor of the ice freezer. Food must be stored 6" off of the floor.

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing at the 4-compartment sink. COS - Bleach was added to meet the minimum strength.

The last sink at the 4-compartment sink is leaking; this has led to them having to constantly re-fill it to sanitize the dishes. All plumbing must be in good repair.

Leftover plates with potentially hazardous food (ground beef) in the middle walk-in cooler temperature at 52F. The whole walk-in is 54F ambient. All potentially hazardous food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS - All items discarded with the exception of shelf stable items. Maintenance will be called; other units will be used in the meantime.

Milk stored in the reach-in cooler at 48F. Time/temperature control for safety food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS - Milk was discarded at time of inspection.

Observed opened beverages and opened bottled drinks in food preparation areas. Food worker drinks must be in a cup with a lid and straw in food preparation areas or stored in a designated area not used for food preparation. CA: PIC will work on procedures for inmate food and drinks.

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. COS - Bleach was added to meet the minimum strength.

Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while working with food.

Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while working with food.

Floors in the dishwashing area have been in disrepair for years. This needs to be corrected as soon as possible.

Several bags of grits were observed with rat feces inside and on top of the bags. This food is unsafe and must not be served. CA: PIC will ensure contaminated bags of food are discarded.

Observed opened beverages and opened bottled drinks in food preparation areas. Food worker drinks must be in a cup with a lid and straw in food preparation areas or stored in a designated area not used for food preparation. CA: PIC will work on procedures for inmate food and drinks.

No soap is available at or near the handwash sink; should be readily available if needed. COS - Soap retrieved from chemical storage.

Observed multiple inmates with facial hair preparing or handling food without a beard guard.

Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.

Observed non-service animal (cat) in the dry storage area.

Floors in the dishwashing area have been in disrepair for years. This needs to be corrected as soon as possible.