Ritter’s Frozen Custard and Burger

At time of inspection, sanitizer was not registering in the sani-bucket. COS PIC changed out solution.

At the time of inspection, observed black substance in the back of the walk in cooler. No food items were in contact with this area. // Advised PIC to clean and fix walk-in

At the time of inspection observed employee lunch and groceries being stored improperly in walk-in-cooler (WIC). Ad vised PIC to ensure that WIC is for business uses only and provide another cooler or section for the employees.

At the time of inspection observed dirt and grime build up around fryer and cook area. Advised PIC to ensure deep cleans are completed on a regular basis and include moving cook tops and fryers.

At the time of inspection observed out dated containers of mango and strawberry base in reach in cooler; Advised PIC to keep in original container to avoid confusion of expiration sate and to disuse/discard any mixed items within 7 days of marking/prep date. COS

At time of inspection, observed sliced tomatoes in prep-top cooler that registered at 49° F with a thermometer. Date-marking label showed (and PIC confirmed) they were sliced and placed in cold-holding on 11/26/2023 (four days ago). COS: PIC discarded the tomatoes. Other items at the back of the cooler were within acceptable cold-holding temperature threshold of 41° F or below (lettuce registered at 38.5° F). CA: PIC states the lid of the prep-top cooler had been left open for a period while preparing burgers for service. Due to proximity of prep-top cooler to the grill, PIC states that could have caused the temp. of tomatoes to rise with the lid open for extended period. PIC states she will ensure that the lid stays closed when possible.