RICKS TASTE OF MAINE

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Owner. The owner is posting form inside mobile unit. Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner is signing and maintaining on food truck. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water at the time of inspection. The operator was able to charge and restore the use of running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/01/23 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to food in the bottom dry storage shelf. Operator removed the chemicals. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan/kit. Emailed the operator a copy.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number on the unit.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed clam chowder and Mac and cheese being thawed on the counter. Operator placed them in the reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner will assure read, sign and maintain in files. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed owner DBPR HR Form 5030-105. Corrective Action Taken