Captain D's

Observed mold like substances on whole uncut lemons in the walk-in cooler. Observed mold like substance on raw whole uncut potatoes in the dry storage area. RCA: PIC shall dispose of the food as soon as possible and all food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

Observed the Quaternary sanitization portion of the 3-compartment sink not meeting minimum levels of manufacturer recommendations. CA: PIC replaced the sanitizer in the sink, and it reached the minimum level required per the manufacturer's instructions.

Observed shredded lettuce in the walk-in cooler used past its use by date of December 12, 2025. CA: PIC discarded the lettuce.

Observed baffle on ice machine black/green substance. Stated to the PIC to make sure all of the food contact surfaces are cleaned thoroughly. Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed employee wearing wristwatch while working with food in the kitchen. Rule: (g) 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 not wearing proper beard restraint while working in the kitchen. PIC had employee put on beard restraint. Rule: 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 TCS food items (salmon and tilapia) cold-holding above 41 F. (COS- PIC disposed food items.) Advised PIC to ensure all TCS food items are cold-holding at 41 F or below at all times.

Observed soda diffusers containing pink organic substances. Advised PIC to ensure all food contact surfaces are clean and sanitized at all times.

Observed fruit flies in the dry storage room. Advised PIC to maintain proper pest control measures to reduce the presence of pests.

Observed 8 containers of food (okra, chicken tenders, clam strips, funnel cake strips, etc.) stored in the reach-in freezer without a cover. (COS- PIC placed lids on the containers.) Advised PIC to ensure all food items are covered