FINCHER'S BARBECUE & CATERING, INC

Observed floors, walls and ceilings(ceilings tiles w/ stains or heavy discoloration) in need of cleaning or replacement throughout the entire facility; the need to clean flooring in the walk in cooler. (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. EHS informed the PIC of the need to clean and the need for the owners to begin replacing ceiling tiles.

Observed employee drink cups on prep tables in various areas of the kitchen; jacket hanging on shelving near the walk in cooler; purse, jacket and other belongings on top of the ice machine. (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. EHS informed the PIC that all personal items should be kept separate from the food prep/storage area and drinks(disposable cup w/ lid and straw) are to be in a designated area as well.

Observed:

-Gasket of small door leading to walk in cooler from kitchen broken and allowing air to escape. -Rusted from walls within walk in cooler peeling.

511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to have gasket fixed and rust removed.

Observed facility had tubs of rags with quat sanitizer. They did not have the proper test strips to tests the solution; they had chlorine strips.

511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf)

(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC, explained that the tablets they recently switch to are quaternary sanitizer and they need to acquire the proper test strips for them. Left some for them in the mean time.

EHS observed that facility does not have test strips at time of visit. POIC stated that facility has had trouble sourcing strips from restaurant supply.

A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

EHS advised PIC to source strips from nonstandard areas. EHS provided a measure of test strips from inspection equipment for facility's use until facility can source strips.

EHS observed facility with no test strips for chlorine as facility uses bleach as sanitizer. Violation: sanitizer solution concentration shall be accurately measured using a testing device or other approved method. CA: obtain test strips; EHS provided a few until facility can get more.

EHS observed ice build up on walls of chest freezer. Violation: non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be free of accumulations. CA: scrape off ice or defrost freezer at a frequency to prevent build up.

EHS observed discoloration of walls and ceilings throughout kitchen area. Violation: physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair. CA: clean and/or paint walls and ceilings white.