Ole Times Buffet

Observed raw beef stored above ready-to-eat pork items (Ham, deli ham).

COS: PIC re-arranged walk-in so all ready-to-eat food is separated from raw food. PIC stored meats per cook temperatures. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw meats by cook temperature and ensuring RTE food is stored above any raw meats.

Observed hand wash sink near three-compartment sink to have old seasoning container and used utensils in the basin.

COS: PIC removed items from basin of sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Observed improper separation of raw meats in walk-in cooler (protein walk-in). Raw pork neck-bone over cooked chicken, pork tenderloin stored next to mashed potatoes, cornbread stored next to raw ribs, raw ribs stored next pork.

CA: PIC rearranged items based flow storage of food based on cook temperature.
RCA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and cooked ready-to-eat food.

Observed multiple items (honeydew, cantaloupe, carrot salad, macaroni pasta, etc.) on the cold-holding buffet line. All temperatures between 46F to 50F.

CA: All items place in unit at 10:30a. PIC to use time as a public health control and discard any remaining product at 2:30. PIC placed all items on ice.

RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed improper hot holding violation. Observed pork in warming cabinet in main kitchen at 111F, PIC reheated to 180F. Also observed two pans of sweet potatoes in warming cabinet, one at 113F and the other at 120F.

RCA: When time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above

Observed multiple critical violations during current inspection.

Observed handwashing sink with a utensil (fork) sitting inside sink. Observed hand-sink being used as a dump sink. Observed lemons in sink.

CA: Had employees remove items from sink.

RCA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Educated PIC on proper use of a handwashing sink.

Observed flies in the main kitchen area and a roach in the storage area in the main kitchen.

RCA:The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control

Observed dish machine in use and not sanitizing at minimum of 50ppm. Found that the sanitizer bin was empty.

CA: PIC had staff replace sanitizer bin. They emptied and refilled the unit, but was not pulling sanitizer. One of the managers will reach out to ECOLAB to prime the machine. RCA: Unit may be used for washing, however, the 3-comp sink shall be used for sanitizing until repaired.

Observed employee items in the main kitchen stored on and over to-go service items (trays, cups, etc) and employee items in the server station stored on over container of sugar.

CA: Items were moved to employee designated areas. RCA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Observed items on self service unit not holding temperature. Items ranged from (103 F-115 F). (Fried fish, fried chicken, baked chicken) see temperature logs for specifics.

• Also observed, pan of pulled pork in warmer at 113 F, PIC reheated to 177 F.

CA: PIC reheated identified items to where they temperatures were held 165 and above for 15 seconds.

Educated PIC on maintaining hot held items at 135 degrees or above. Discussed with PIC using time as a public health control for fried chicken and fried fish items.