ZOE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on clothing and after without washing hands employee handled pan of chicken, discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 handled cell phone and raw meat and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen thank you bags used as liner to steam vegetables, discussed with employee who removed bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen 1 live roach inside three compartment sink. In kitchen approximately 4 live roaches inside cabinet with sealed seasoning above three compartment sink. Approximately 12 live roaches in kitchen bathroom located by three compartment sink. Approximately 1 live roach on food prep table with raw chicken. Discussed with operator to kill all roaches, clean and sanitize all areas. Warning

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In kitchen approximately 7 roach excrement and/or droppings present around and in 3 compartment sink, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table at front counter cooked rice (83F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (75F - Hot Holding) per employee food made less then 3 hours ago, discussed with employee to reheat to 165F+. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to stove used to store dirty dishes, discussed with employee who removed dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 7 dead roaches on floor around 3 compartment sink, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize areas. In walk in cooler approximately 1 dead roach on floor, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize areas. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of soiled debris, discussed with employee to clean and sanitize. Warning

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In kitchen metal pan of beef stored in mop sink, discussed with employee who removed meat. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen metal pots of raw chicken stored on floor, discussed with employee who removed chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In walk in cooler large propane tank stored on floor, discussed with employee to remove from building.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. Operator renewed during inspection, confirmation #247512279. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gabriel Robenson. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation Warning