Mar 10, 2026
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F. All items in the back reach-in cooler were above 41F (see temp log), in the prep top cooler: cream cheese 48F, smoked salmon 43F, sliced tomato 42F, sliced cheese 45F, deli ham 44F, jalapeno cream cheese 47F. Ice bath: Half and half 46F. Countertop: Butter 59F, cut lettuce 66F. CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or below. COS: All items in the back reach-in cooler were out of temperature for more than 4 hours/an unknown period of time and were discarded. The tubs of Boar's Head cream cheese was just received an hour prior but receiving temps were not taken and driver did not state a delivery temp on the invoice so the cream cheese was discarded. All other foods were out of temp for less than 4 hours and were rapidly cooled. Reach-in cooler will not be used for TCS foods until serviced and verified to be properly cold holding.
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly hot holding below 135F (Countertop: egg patty 82F. Steamwell: egg patty 124F, sausage patty 127F). CA: Hot held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 135F or higher. COS: Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and employee reheated to above 165F. Discussed proper set up of steamwell.
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Observed several employee personal drinks in the main kitchen and at the front food service counter in opened cans and reusable tumblers. CA: Employee drinks stored in the kitchen shall be in a clean, single use cup with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination. COS: Drinks were relocated.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)
Observed several bulk bags of sugar left open or not properly resealed in between use. CA: Stored food shall be properly re-sealed to prevent from contamination.
12B - personal cleanliness
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)
Observed employees handling food while wearing watches and bracelets. CA: Except for a plain wedding band, employees may not wear jewelry on their arms or hands while preparing food. COS: Items were removed.