Omelette Cafe

Observed multiple food items (tomatoes, turkey, cheese, lettuce, mayo etc.) above 41F in prep cooler. Items were placed in the cooler at 7:00AM, then discarded at 11:00AM. CA: PIC discarded identified food items. Facility to use time as a public health control and all temperature controlled food in the prep top cooler shall be placed on an ice bath and replaced every 4 hours or when the temperature exceeds 70F until repairs are made. PIC contacted maintenance for repair while on site. Will verify on October 24, 2025.

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.

Observed a staff member preparing food while wearing a watch. CA: PIC had employee remove watch. RCA: All staff members shall not wear any jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands and arms while preparing food.

Observed improper separation of raw meats in prep cooler (beef stored next to chicken, imitation crab stored next to raw shrimp), in separate reach in cooler (French toast stored over chocolate chip and pancake topping)

RCA: PIC rearranged identified items separated based on cook temp. Educated PIC on proper storage of raw meats. Provided hand-out on proper separation methods.

Observed multiple food items (sausage, beef etc..) stored uncovered in reach in cooler.

RCA: PIC covered identified items. Educated PIC on maintaining all food product be stored covered to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed employee items not stored in designated area (cellphone etc..)

RCA: PIC removed identified items. Educated on storing employee items under and away from food product, single service item and clean dishes. Items can not be stored on or above prep areas.