Western Sizzlin

Observed multiple food items taken from the breakfast buffet line (sausage patties, sausage links, Kielbasa, hashbrown casserole, and corned beef hash) and put into the walk-in cooler to be reused for another food service.

COS CA: PIC discarded all food and was reminded once food is put out on a buffet line it cannot be returned to the kitchen to cool down and be used for reheating. RCA: Food that is contaminated by food employees, consumers, or other persons through contact with their hands, bodily discharges, such as nasal or oral discharges, or other means shall be discarded.

Observed mildew-like substance inside both ice machines. Observed food debris present on "clean" dishware and utensils.

RCA: Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed mold-like substance on racks in walk-in cooler. Observed mold-like substance on dry storage racks. Observed mildew-like substance on soda machine levers

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed build-up and debris on walls, ceilings and floors in main kitchen, dry storage area and walk in cooler.

RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed multiple employee items (purses, glasses, coats) stored above and next to facility food items.

COS CA: PIC moved items. RCA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

Observed cooked bacon stored on top and below raw bacon.

COS CA: PIC moved cooked bacon to prevent cross contamination. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from ready-to-eat food.

Observed raw pork chops and fish thawing in still water filled containers.

COS CA: Employee placed foods in walk-in cooler to continue thawing. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below.

Observed 2 employees with watches and 1 employee with a bracelet on while preparing food.

COS CA: Employees removed jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

Observed employee on hot line preparing food with a long beard and no beardguard on.

RCA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed mold-like substance on racks in walk-cooler. Observed mildew-like substance on gaskets all coolers. Observed mildew-like substance on area nears door of reach-in coolers.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed build-up and debris on walls in facility and in walk-in coolers. Observed accumulation on floors in walk-in coolers.

RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed raw fish and raw pork loin stored next each other and next to bleu cheese dressing.

COS CA: PIC moved foods to prevent cross contamination. Raw animal products shall be separated from cooked and ready-to-eat foods. Raw animal products must be stored by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

Observed two Servsafe certificates on display with expiration dates of 11/2024.

RCA: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.

Observed a handwashing sink near the tea urns without hot water available.

RCA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

Observed mildew-like substance inside both ice machines.

RCA: PIC shall burn ice, clean and then sanitize ice machine including baffle.

Observed carrots and ham that had been prepared Monday with internal temperatures of 43-45F. Walk-in cooler was verified to be working correctly with an ambient temperature of 35F. Employees denied having removed food from walk-in cooler today.

RCA: Facility will use proper means of cooling hot foods when storing within safe time limits. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Observed employee towel drying bowls for placement on buffet.

RCA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Observed no sanitizing testing methods available for high high dishwasher.

RCA: In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature.

Observed white mold-like substance and food debris covering racks within one of the walk-in coolers. Observed build-up of grease and/or debris on exterior of most equipment within kitchen. Observed carbon/grease build-up on fryers and flat-top grill.

CA: Facility will need to do a deep clean of facility and all equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed wet stacking of pans across from the grill. CA/COS: PIC unstacked dishes and will restack when completely dried.

Observed mop to be stored in mop bucket upside down in a little bit of water that was not in active use. CA/COS: PIC removed mop and will hang to air dry. PIC will also ensure all employees know and follow this. (f) Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Observed build-up of substance in both bulk ice machines, also in ice storage for server station. CA: PIC will clean and sanitize ice machines as well as increase the cleaning frequency of ice machines.

Observed inconsistent to no date marking on facility food items. CA: Educated PIC on the importance of enforcing date marking. PIC will have employees make date labels for the current food items. Everything is still within proper date range according to their log.