Coconut Thai Cuisine

Observed foods not dated for 7-day discard throughout facility. CA: Date all foods prepped and stored in coolers for 24hrs/

Observed cooked foods being stored on the floor. COS: Food discarded.

Observed food debris and residue on outside of equipment.

Observed cloths/towels on the floor of cooking area being used to absorb moisture/liquids.

Observed a container of moldy fish stored in a reach-in cooler. COS: PIC discarded. CA: PIC states that the fish was a personal dish. Discussed with PIC that personal foods must be stored separate from facility foods.

Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized.

Observed several TCS foods held past 7-day discard dates. CA: Advised PIC to discard foods older than 7-days

Observed several TCS foods held past 7-day discard dates. COS out of date foods discarded.

Observed expired half and half. COS discarded.

Observed food debris in coolers/freezers.

Observed foods at the sushi bar being stored uncovered. COS: Foods covered.

Observed canned lychee not in original container without common name or expiration date. COS: PIC Labeled & dated

Observed fish thawing in hand washing sink. COS: Fish removed from sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing

Observed pink organic matter on ice machine baffle. CA: Advised PIC to clean ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed multiple TCS foods without a date mark for 7-day discard. CA: Advised PIC to date foods for 7-day discard immediately after preparation.

Observed fish cooling in individual plastic wrapping & an internal temp of 46F. COS: Food discarded.

Observed cooked foods being stored on the floor. COS: Food discarded.

Observed rodent droppings in dry storage area. CA: PIC provided receipts of current pest control plan. PIC was advised to utilize more traps and to clean area of rodent droppings.

Observed heavy grease build-up on cooking equipment and on floor.

Observed cooked rice, raw fish, cooked chicken, and raw beef without proper temperature control as intended with temperatures above 41F. Observed half/half cold holding above 41F COS: PIC discarded food items.

Observed staff not properly trained in food safety. CA: Employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

Observed dishwasher not properly sanitizing as intended food contact surfaces. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6).

Observed improper thawing methods being used for fish, chicken, and beef. COS: Food discarded due to temperature being in food temperature danger zone.

Observed raw chicken stored above vegetables in reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored above veggie spring rolls. Observed raw beef stored above vegetables in reach in cooler. COS: PIC properly separated RTE food items from raw meats and raw meats separated by cooking temperatures.

Observed cooked rice without proper temperature control as intended with temperatures above 41F. Observed half/half cold holding above 41F COS: PIC discarded food items.

Observed multiple foodborne illness risk factor violations. CA: The responsibility of the CFSM shall include the safety of food preparation and service by ensuring that all employees who handle, or have responsibility for handling, unpackaged foods of any kind, have sufficient knowledge of safe preparation and service of the food. The nature and extent of the knowledge that each employee is required to have may be tailored, as appropriate, to the employee’s duties related to food safety issues.

Observed employee actively eating and drinking from a cup without a lid in food preparation area. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed build up on ice baffle of ice machine. Observed heavy build up on the nozzle of sweet tea dispenser. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

Observed raw vegetables in bags stored in dark liquid at bottom of wine cooler. COS: PIC discarded food items.

Observed rodent droppings in facility near dishwashing area. CA: Request treatment from a licensed pest control operator and submit documentation to local Health Authority. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and eliminating harborage conditions.

Observed food debris accumulated inside reach in coolers. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.