Whistlin' Dixie

Observed reheated food not reheated to 165° F before being hot held at or above 135° F.

COS: Charlton EH had CFSM remove the items from the bain-maries and cooked on the stove top to be removed once they reached 165° F and discussed with CFSM about proper reheating and hot holding procedures and temperatures.

Observed cutting board at the prep top cooler with deep cuts and scratches.

CA: Charlton EH told owner to replace the cutting board.

Found out of date tuna and cut strawberries marked 5/28.

COS: PIC discarded food but made comment stating she meant to throw away the tuna and that the strawberries were still good. I informed the PIC that once they are cut, the strawberries are now a TCS food and must be discarded after 7 days and both food items should've been thrown away a week ago.

Observed a food prep employee with single-use gloves on not remove her gloves when leaving the kitchen. Food prepper then opened the door to dry storage, removed a package of chocolate chip cookies, returned to the kitchen, and started to remove the cookies with the same gloves on.

COS: I stopped the food prepper and had her discard the cookies she touched with contaminated gloves, explained to her about proper glove use, and had her wash her hands and put on new gloves.

Eggs in RIC were not obtained from an inspected facility as evidenced by them having feces on them.

COS: PIC discarded eggs and told that food must come from approved, inspected facilities (not backyard chickens).

Observed two (2) cans of tomatoes and one (1) can of tuna with dented seals.

COS: PIC discarded cans and inspector discussed with PIC about checking package integrity upon receiving.

Multiple critical violations.

Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment as evidenced by no color change on quaternary ammonia test strip when testing sanitizer solution.

CA: Told PIC to obtain QA tablets to use if dispenser does not work properly.

Food found stored past disposal date marked: shell eggs marked 3/17/2024, tuna marked 5/28, and horse radish marked 3/1 & May 08.

COS: All out of date food discarded and discussed with PIC again about proper date marking and why.

Observed eggs in the shell above sweet tea and produce in the RIC.

CA: Told PIC that eggs must be stored below all RTE foods including drinks and went over proper food storage of raw and RTE foods again.

Observed eggs in the shell above sweet tea in the RIC. CA: Told PIC that eggs must be stored below all RTE foods including drinks.

Observed wiping cloth sanitizer buckets with a label that stated "PREPARED: CHANGED DAILY". CA: Told PIC that sanitizer must be changed out every 4 hours or sooner when necessary.

Observed leaky plumbing under the 3-comp sink. CA: Told PIC to have the plumbing looked at and repaired to properly dispose of wastewater into the drain.

Temped TCS foods in the countertop unit for grill prep at temperatures ranging from 56-68 degrees F with no temp. logging. CA: Ordered all TCS foods in the unit destroyed and unit not to be used until it is repaired. Told PIC to use RIC to store TCS foods that are not in freezers. Recommended to PIC to begin using temp. logging.

No food preps had hair restraints. CA: Notified PIC this was a repeat violation and that food preps must have hair restraints in the form of hair nets, hats, or tennis visors with hair tied up.