KUDZU SEAFOOD COMPANY

EHS observed significant buildup of black substance behind warewash machine in main kitchen.

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

PIC to increase cleaning frequency of area.

EHS observed: -raw shrimp @ 52 F -crab ball @ 51 F -cooked shrimp @ 54 F -Ambient 49 F

In fry/breading station RIC.

Per PIC cooler was turned to higher temperature to avoid freezing in product that will be put into fryer station to avoid explosion.

Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.

PIC discarded overnight product in RIC; product prepped that morning moved into other coolers.

EHS advises PIC to have cooler adjusted/repaired so that freezing does not occur AND TCS foods kept under 41 F. EHS advised PIC that fryer station RIC may need to be moved away from immediately adjacent to fryer/grill station so that RIC can maintain efficient temperature.

EHS observed:

• exterior controls/surfaces of soda guns at interior bar with buildup of black substance
• bulk ice machine in main kitchen top interior non-contact surface with buildup of black substance -buildup of encrusted food/rust/debris on interior WIC racks

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

PIC to have cleaning service concentrate on named areas/clean more often, clean/replace interior WIC racks.

EHS observed CFSM certificate expired 8/20.

Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.

PIC to have certificaiton renewed.

EHS observed door seals in walk-in in disrepair with ice accumulation on food products near entrance . EHS advised that all food items with ice on them must be discarded and door seals must be replaced to ensure good repair.