BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 549

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes cold holding at 46F for less than 4 hours. Operator placed tomatoes inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with slime like substance.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator inverted plates cleaned blade during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted in kitchen area. Operator inverted plates during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with grease stains and dust, ware washing area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven near can racks and dry goods soiled with food and debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled with slime in bar area. GM had employees clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean clear containers. GM disposed of containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped under grill. GM replaced foil during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shredded mozzarella cheese in bin in walk in cooler not covered. Manager placed lid on bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings thawing in standing water and ice. GM turned water on to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucets at hand washing sinks in servers area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice cooling from 3-26-24 at 54 F cooked pasta cooling from 3-26-24 at 54 F.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking plastic food containers in the back area.

Basic - Floors on the cook line in disrepair.

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris back prep area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of stand up reach-in-freezer on the cook line.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance interior.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed lids wet nesting near dish room.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to clean dish ware.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright, servers area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables back of house.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed mold like substance on DM.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold around edges of 3CS.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet with work order placed for repair of 3CS

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed brown rice cooked on 2/4 reading at 62 F . Manager discarded brown rice.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of Dole pineapples and one can of mandarin oranges to be dented across from prep sink. Manager discarded cans.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed brown rice cooked on 2/4 reading at 62 F . Manager discarded brown rice.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink left of fryers to only reach 86 F.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep without hair restraint. Employee placed hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans across from CVAP ovens. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed large dents in floor in front of fryers. Manager states work order has been put in. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor. Manager removed oil from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cookie dough and pepperoni uncovered in reach in cooler left of cook line. Manager covered items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at the faucet of the three compartment sink.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee texting on phone then return to work prepping food without washing hands.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed one container of raspberries in walk in cooler to be moldy. Manager discarded raspberries. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three small, flying insects in the kitchen next to employee restroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager located current license. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans left of dish washing machine.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal panel behind ice shoot on drink dispenser to be soiled with a black substance.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed ice machine leaking water.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in prep area left of employee office without a common name,

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cambro divider soiled with stuck on food debris after wash and sanitize Manager moved soiled items to dish area and employee began moving through dish machine Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates stored above oven and cook line not inverted Operator was informed and corrected on site Corrected On-Site