MARIES JO CUISINE LLC

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed in use tongs being stored on door handle of hot box behind front counter. Manager removed, washed and stored inside clean metal container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of 3 compartment sink soiled with grease.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with juice debris behind front counter.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind frying station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean cooking pot inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer on premises. Manager provided probe thermometer during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Observed employee personal bottle water on top reach in freezer behind front counter. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024 Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing next to 3 compartment sink, coached manager on handwashing use only. Manager cleaned handwashing sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair net. Manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to front counter.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted next to front counter, manager covered shelves with aluminum sheets during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean dishes inside handwashing sink. Manager removed dishes and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager handling food without a hair restraint.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with vinegar stored on the floor under 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with BBQ sauce and Hot sauce not labeled next to reach in cooler. Manager labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic spoon stored inside hand wash sink. Manager removed spoon from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on the floor. Manager stored water bottles six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2023 Admin Complaint

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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles and six pack of lemonade bottles stored on the floor Manager stored beverage bottles on shelf more than six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet broken at hand wash sink.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored in shopping bag. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensils stored in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of meat sitting in handwash sink l operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed wrong test strips. Need bleach test strips