CHICKEN KITCHEN USA

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a scouring pad and spatula in it. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front line grooved.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone at a prep table at front of store. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engage in food preparation while wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at drying rack, wet nesting.

Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On two wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (48 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, for less than 4 hours. Manager placed items on ice for cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing Backflow preventer.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cold holding unit at front counter at 48 F. Operator called technician for repairs. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Manager provided hair restraint for employees. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broccoli (124F-131F - Hot Holding) and corn (124F - Hot Holding) located at front counter steam table unit, less than 4 hours. Employee reheated broccoli (177F - Reheated) and corn (154F - Reheated). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer or functional thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer not working due to needing new batteries. Manager in process of replacing batteries for probe thermometer.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee enter the kitchen area and put on gloves without washing her hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (120F - Hot Holding); black beans (120F - Hot Holding) as per the manager the items were placed on line approximately one hour ago. The manager removed the items and placed in a steamer and reached a temperature of rice (168F - Reheating); black beans (171F - Reheating). 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. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the lids to the brutes soiled. Repeat Violation

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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed two water filters not dated in the kitchen.

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

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on top of the ice machine. The manager washed the scoop and placed its clean container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on the inside of the lids for the large containers of raw chicken located in the walk-in cooler.

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 1 replaced tile in the kitchen entrance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the imperial oven in the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter and kitchen entrance reach in coolers gaskets torn.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the top of ice machine. The manager washed it and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the front counter grill. The manager moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the kitchen close to the walk-in cooler.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in all 3 of the reach in coolers in the front counter area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed large Togo containers not inverted above the ware washing area. The cook intervened them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the mop sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomatoes shopper soiled. Employee washed and sanitized tomatoes shopper. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area and inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at mop sink snd by back door area soiled.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and ware washing area.