FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #135

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean utensils stored under a paper towel dispenser at the hand sink on the server line. The operator properly stored the clean utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for dried granola not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed on cook line, soap dispenser blocked. Observed operator un blocking dispenser.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed whole beets and Turmeric Roots, used for juice in walk in cooler without lids on containers. Observed operator covering items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed turmeric container without identifying label. Observed operator labeling container.

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 employee drop a knife and towel on floor, picked up, and didn't wash hands or change gloves. Observed operator coaching, and correcting employee. Employee washed and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed at egg station, employee working with eggs and touched mixed greens on plate.

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee expo station with nail polish on, working the expo, without gloves on. Observed operator, coach employee, employee wash, hands, put on gloves.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting boards on make in prep area with black mold like substance on it. Observed operator throw away cutting board. Observed employee knife onto floor, pick up knife, use sanitize cloth to start cleaning the knife off, put sanitize towel on prep table. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both handwashing sinks in service area being used as dump sinks with brown tea/coffee stains by coffee station. And fork, and paper in drain across from expo station.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on ice shield in ice machine, some black mold like substance.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting boards on make in prep area with grooves on it. Observed operator throw away cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed employee stack cambros that just came out of the dishwasher , stacked wet nesting. Observed operator, coaching, and correcting employee, and separating cambros. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at egg station, reach in coolers.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. I'm so broken in light shield to the left of the walk-in cooler, above the pre table.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed a container of silverware, stored with handle stored down. Served the operator the container and stated that those are from back storage and needed to go into the office. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Filters and a container not covered. Observed recovery, coffee filters.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink by coffee station being used as a dump sink

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored handles down instead of up. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 27 oz Pasadena Chili Verde dented on dry storage shelf. Observed Manager volunteered to remove and dis guard.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed dishwasher bring up a rack of dried silverware to be stored, with handles down on forks and spoons. Observed GM taking basket back to dish for rewatch and proper storing. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling iPad for recipes then proceeding to cook food with out washing hands and changing gloves. Observed Manager on Duty coaching said employee and observed employee washing hands before returning to work station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in paper towel dispenser by drink station. Observed Manager on Duty refilling paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed five third pans stored on dry storage rack up instead of open End of Day down. Observed Manager on Duty correcting by putting containers face down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve Togo containers inverted with open up. Observed Manager on duty correcting immediately by inverting said containers face down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and grits in containers with no identifying names on them. Observed Manager on Duty labeling said containers. Corrected On-Site

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 cooks on line touching and using equipment with soiled gloves on, on cook line. Touching cup with portioned whole eggs, then touching frying pan, then touching clean plate. Observed manager coaching and employees washing hands and changing gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed silverware bin under the paper towel dispenser while washing my hands creating water dripping on to silverware. Observed manager removing silverware bin out of the area. Corrected On-Site

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 employee handling soiled cups containing raw egg and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, handled the clean and sanitized silverware from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing and glove change. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink faucet, no vacuum breaker.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine front panel off of machine. Machine under repair.

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed brooms, mops and cleaning equipment in mop sink blocking access to sink.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 106F.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of black beans. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of can. Corrective Action Taken

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 handle dirty dishes then handle clean pan without washing hands or changing gloves.

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. Observed employee in back prep area touching face mask.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on counter next and over paper to-go containers.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty dish on dish rack at end of cooks line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at waitress station blocked by to-go containers. Observed employee move containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover in walk-in soiled.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of sheet pans and containers on dish rack. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dish rack by dishwashing machine.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware not inverted tongs facing up.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service item on front line not inverted. Observed employee move and cove items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of Dish Washing machine soiled with debris.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stored damp on shelf by ware wash area.