POLLY'S LAMESA INC

Observed build-up of mold-like substance within ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned:

(iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Corrective action: Discussed with PIC to have ice machine deep cleaned and to increasing cleaning frequency.

Observed sanitizing powder within non-original container above three compartment sink notlabeled.

511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC and employee to label container.

Observed receptacle at womans restroom with no covers.

511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Corrective action: Spoke with PIC having recpetacles covered in the womans restroom.

Observed dumpster at the back of the establishment left open.

511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:

1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units:

(i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or

(ii) After they are filled; and

2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.

Corrective action: Spoke to PIC to maintain dumpster enclosed when not in use.

EHS observed pot of burrito sauce cooling in walk in cooler uncovered that was not protected from overhead contamination. Violation: all food shall be stored covered unless cooling then should be loosely covered or stored uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. CA: Head cook placed offset lid on top of pot.

EHS observed round aluminum single-service pans stored in dry goods area uncovered and no longer in protective covering. Violation: (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. CA: keep protective covering intact until needed, invert pans, cover top pan.

EHS observed bag hanging on wire shelves next to bag and box of tortillas. Violation: personal items shall be in a designated area located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single use items. CA: move all personal items to prevent contamination.

EHS observed 3 cutting boards 2 stored on top of chip containers and 1 on rolling cart at end of dish line in need of cleaning/sanitizing. Violation: cutting surfaces shall be clean and sanitized and if no longer able to be cleaned and sanitized shall be resurfaced or replaced.

EHS observed facility with warewashing machine that uses chlorine to sanitize with no chlorine test strips. Violation: chemical sanitizer concentration shall be accurately measured with a test kit or approved method. CA: obtain test strips from service company or restaurant supply store.

EHS observed need to defrost/scrape ice in chest freezer in walk in freezer. Violation: nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulations. CA: defrost/scrape off ice.

EHS observed fries on bottom of reach in freezer in back of kitchen. Violation: nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulations. CA: clean out bottom of freezer.

EHS observed personal items on food prep table and on piece of equipment in back of kitchen. Violation: personal items shall be in a designated area located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single use items. CA: place personal items in location to prevent contamination.

EHS observed jacket stored on wire shelving located in dry good storage area over canned goods. Violation: personal items shall be in a designated area located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single use items. CA: move all personal items to designated area located to prevent contamination.

EHS observed Dr. Pepper bottle store on top shelf of RIC next to steam table. Violation: personal items shall be in a designated area located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single use items. CA: store personal items in coolers/freezers on bottom shelf inside a container.

EHS observed phone chargers in kitchen sitting on produce boxes near back door. Violation: personal items shall be in a designated area located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single use items. CA: move all personal items to prevent contamination.