UNCLE SHUG'S CHICKEN BARN

Observed gravy and beans hot holding with internal temperature less than 135F. COS out of temp foods discarded, holding units turned up to higher holding temperature.

Observed heavy food build-up on potato wedger. CA slicer must be washed/rinsed/sanitized after use, at a minimum every 4 hours. COS slicer taken to warewashing sink.

Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods without proper datemarking. CA ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods must be clearly marked with 7-day discard date by the end of which foods must be consumed or discarded. The prep date counts as day-1, so if an item is prepped on a Thursday, it must be sold or discarded by the end of the following Wednesday. COS PIC dated foods.

Observed flying pests in kitchen. CA Keep door closed, eliminate pest harborage conditions, and use approved methods for trapping and removing pests. COS door closed and mop area tidied up.

Observed breakfast items cooling in the walk-in cooler, stacked up with tight fitting lids. From cooking temperature, cooling has two steps. The first step the food is cooled at room temperature from cooking temperature to 70F within 2 hours; the second step the food is moved to the walk-in to cool from 70F to 41F within another 4 hours. Both steps must be met in time or the food must be discarded. To facilitate rapid cooling, store in shallow pans, use metal pans for heat transfer, loosely cover or keep uncovered provided there is overhead protection, use ice bath, ice paddle, place in freezer or blast chiller, or use ice as an ingredient. COS grits placed in freezer and cooled to 39F within the 6-hour cooling period.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food contact surfaces. Once used, wiping cloth must be stored completely submerged in sanitizer or taken to dirty laundry area.

Observed back kitchen door propped open. Door must be kept fully closed and seal must be intact and adequate to keep pests out.

Observed 3-compartment sink dripping into full pan of filthy water on the floor under the pipes. Plumbing shall be repaired according to law, and maintained in good repair.

Observed raw chicken juice being dumped into 3-compartment sink and soapy water in one of the prep sinks. 3-compartment sink must only be used for dishwashing, one compartment for washing with soap, second compartment for rinsing in clear water, third compartment for sanitizing with approved sanitizer then dishes moved to drainboard to air-dry. There are two prep sinks, one for meat, and one for vegetables. The must only be used for food prep, no dishwashing or handwashing in prep sinks. COS sinks cleaned out and sanitized.

Observed debris in, on, and around cooking and cooling equipment, walk-in coolers, and food storage racks. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food and flour on floors in food prep and storage areas.

Observed a personal drink cup without a lid stored on a prep counter. COS: Cup discarded CA: Only use cups with lids and straw and store in designated areas

Observed organic matter on the shield of the ice machine. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be clean and free of build-up.

Back door needs adjustment or new seal to prevent pest entry.

Observed excessive food residue and build-up under hot holding equipment, in fryer area.

Observed damaged floor under fryer area.

Observed mops improperly drying in mop bucket.

Observed personal bag stored on potatoes and glasses stored on prep top cooler. COS: Items removed

Observed fried chicken, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes hot holding with internal temperature less than 135F. COS Chicken discarded, potatoes reheated, both holding units turned up to higher holding temperature.

Back door needs adjustment or new seal to prevent pest entry.

Between use ice scoop must be stored in clean area and protected from contamination.

Observed excessive food residue and build-up under hot holding equipment, in fryer area, on floors under food storage racks in dry storage.

Observed damaged flooring tiles around fry area

Observed dipping solution for chicken uncovered and unprotected from environmental contamination. CA: Store the food items in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

Observed multiple flies in the kitchen. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

Observed single used containers covered in food debris. CA: single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: in a clean, dry location; Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

Observed no sanitizer testing strips in facility. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Observed debris on and around cooking equipment, Walkin coolers, and food storage racks. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed an excessive build-up of foods, debris, and grease on the floors and walls throughout the facility. CA: Clean floors, walls, and equipment.

Observed cheese cold holding at 49F. COS: PIC discarded cheese. CA: All TCS foods must be cold holding at 41F or below.

Observed sliced potatoes stored in the walk-in cooler without proper date marking. COS: PIC instructed employees to date mark. CA: All foods stored & prepped must be date marked.

Observed food handler preparing foods without proper hair restraints. COS: Food handler put on hair net. CA: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints.

Observed minor debris on and around equipment

Observed a container of moldy cheese in a reach-in cooler. COS: PIC discarded cheese. CA: All foods shall be kept in a safe and good condition for consumption.

Observed ranch, honey mustard, and Shug sauce being stored at room temp. COS: Sauces were discarded. CA: Food & sauces meant for cold holding shall be held at a temp of 41F or below.

Observed food handler wash hands in the food prep sink. CA: All employees shall only use designated handwashing sink for proper handwashing.

Observed uncovered hamburger patties and biscuits in the walk in freezer. CA: All foods shall be stored covered and protected from contamination.

Observed organic matter on the shield of the ice machine. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be clean and free of build-up.

Observed a build-up of debris on the door handles of the walk-in units. CA: Clean all nonfood contact surfaces.

Observed an excessive build-up of foods, debris, and grease on the floors and walls throughout the facility. CA: Clean floors, walls, and equipment.

Observed the cook use personal cell phone in the food prep area. CA: All personal items shall be stored & used in designated areas.

Observed sauces held at room temperature. CA: advised to discard all out of temp foods. Observed cooler not holding at or below 41F. Do not use cooler until repaired and inspected by the health department.

Observed organic matter in soda nozzles. CA: soda machine must be washed/rinsed/sanitized with frequency that prevents accumulation. Recommend manually cleaing with brush or towels and soap until appears clean, then rinse and sanitize, before air drying. Do not soak overnight in anything.

Observed two potato slicers with heavy food residue build-up. CA: these must be washed/rinsed/sanitized between use and at least once every 4 hours.

Observed potentially hazardous foods without common name labels and 7-day discard date.

Observed old ranch container reused to hold some other sauce. Do not reuse single use items.

Observed box of single use cups not stored 6" above floor.

Clean cooler door handles.

Clean floors and walls around cooking equipment.

Observed several inoperable lights in back area with handsink and 3-compartment sink. Light intensity shall be at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms.

Clean vent hood filters.