MAE LEE'S INTL DELI

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bread bag stored in handsink placed on top of cutting board on reach in prep to cooler across from cookline. Cross contamination from handsink to bag to cutting board. Cutting board must be cleaned and sanitized before further use.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1 /23

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed foaming bleach spray cleaner stored on speed rack facing cans of food at back dry storage area. Operator moved chemical to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed buns stored in handsink at kitchen/ front counter. Operator removed and placed in clean bag to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster overfilled and not closeable, garbage blown around parking lot. Sugar bag, cardboard boxes.

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Observed raw fish (67F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (73F - Cold Holding); corned beef (46F - Cold Holding) in containers of standing water in sink water not running through and off items. See stop sale for fish and chicken. No one in establishment could say how long items had been in sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (67F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (73F - Cold Holding); corned beef (46F - Cold Holding) in containers of standing water in sink water not running through and off items. See stop sale for fish and chicken.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided handout at inspection Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at the dining room self service drink machine.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on salad cooler at back storage area. No ambient thermometer in small under counter cooler at front counter.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of sauerkraut in back dry storage can storage rack. Employee segregated dented can. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of brown substance in the interior of the ice dispenser chute. Manager states maintenance has been scheduled. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup used to dispense flour at can opener table.operator removed from container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed staff set and leave to go box of food on edge of handsink in splash zone while waiting for fries to finish. Corrected by removing and manager retrained employee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tube of frozen ground beef on floor under shelving in walk-in freezer Manager had food placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave with old grease buildup.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go clamshells not inverted on lower shelf at salad prep area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw seafood over bologna and vegetables on walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw whole muscle beef in same pan with communuted ground beef and ver raw shell eggs on walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice held on counter at 128F pulled off heat at 1100am and will be discarded by 1100am. Informed cook that times are required. Provided time as a public health control forms.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on exterior of microwave.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and candy stored beside deli papers and handsink at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old grease and food debris on Shelving where breads are kept at small prep station.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tube of raw burger stored with hotdogs and over open container of sliced frozen carrots. In walk-in freezer.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed gap at top of and bottom of garage door at back dry storage where food, single service and clean utensils are stored.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread on floor of walk-in freezer. Observed onions on floor at open area in dry storage.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at vegetables prep cooler at dry storage area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner stored on top of food cans and with oil containers at back dry storage. Moved to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed empty CO 2 bottles at back door not secured. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils and bowls/ containers stored on open rack at back dry storage area. This room does not meet standards, has open beams and hanging ductwork as well as 1/2 open garage door. Not sealed to prevent dust contamination of cleaned equipment. Will order a dust cover for rack. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open box of to go boxes stored on floor at back dry storage. Moved to rack. Corrected On-Site