THE CAPITAL GRILL #8034

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line, observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, products have been holding for about two hours.Operator lowered thermostat and called service technician. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand washing sink in back prep area with measuring quart inside. Operator removed measuring quart Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko container not labeled. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler near front line, observed raw beef steaks being stored over ready to eat foods. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Seafood Walk in cooler is dimly lit.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Clean cloth linens used to store herbs/greens in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with Operator different options using food-grade materials.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items (drinks and a phone) were stored next to clean dishware and also above a food prep table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked crab meat stored under raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator adjusted to proper order. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Fresh herbs stored in cloth rags in walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple food handler employees wearing watches, bracelets and rings.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Operator had two dented cans of San marzano tomatoes. Cans are 5 pounds 8 ounces. Operator removed cans from dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter pads and blue cheese olives at bar with no time mark. Operator provided proper time mark Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing station between walk-in coolers blocked by mop/buckets, small steps tool,speed rack. operator moved obstructions. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters above cappuccino station not covered/ protected. Operator discarded filters on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed no pan food grade paper towel lining herb containers. Educated operator on proper use of paper towels to line containers. Operator removed paper towels from containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching peppers. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 87F. Operator removed from water for cleaning and provided hot water for storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dry storage area, ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of dust.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.

Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in back kitchen prep area. Operator removed utensils for cleaning and sanitation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site