FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #56

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a slight grease build up in the hood over the double ovens beginning to drip.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand washing sink in the prep kitchen out of order due to a broken pipe. Operator stated a repair call has been placed.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty glassware and plate ware to clean without washing hands. Operator coached employee. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup used for scooping corn meal without a handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker and cell phone stored on shelf above food prep table. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing as you enter the walk in freezer. Operator stated they will be repaired with the remodel.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on hood ceiling and exhaust opening in back kitchen over oven.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up a item from the floor then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

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.

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.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked together with water droplets on storage rack in warewashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee return from restroom and not wash hands before putting on gloves to resume work on cook line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water droplets on plastic containers stacked together on wire rack in ware washing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in reach-in cooler on cookline across from pancake station stored on shelf next to fruit cups. Employee moved drink and clean and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand-washing soap by the dishwashing machine. Manager provided soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Manager labeled bottle with Sharpie. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on shelf next to takeout containers. Employee removed purse. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handler wearing wrist watch. Informed manager of violation and manager had employee remove wrist watch. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several food containers stacked together in clean container storage not completely air dried. Employee rewashed containers and set out to be air dried. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers in clean container storage area.