Papa Johns (Adairsville)

Observed several uncovered pans of desserts stored in the walk-in cooler. CA: Food shall be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination unless actively cooling. COS: Employee covered food.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Discussed requirements for using time as a public health control if it is to be used for sauces during busy hours (written procedure, labelled with start and discard time, food starts at 41F, discard after four hours).

Observed prepped food stored uncovered while not actively in use (pizza sauce, breadsticks, pizza dough). Lives flies in kitchen were landing on uncovered food. CA: PIC covered all items.

Observed all opened/prepared container/package of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food labelled with an 8 day expiration. CA: Discussed with PIC. Until label maker is corrected, labels will be made manually and expiration date is not to exceed 7 days (including day of prep/opening). Food was not expired by the correct 7 day expiration and labels will be changed to the correct date.

Observed no paper towels available at hand sink. CA: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink.

Observed Philadelphia Steak and Meatballs held past discard date 11/12/23. CA: Notified PIC, PIC chose to discard expired food items. Date marking discussed.