Pacci Restaurant @ The Brice Hotel

Observed a box of carrots with mold and heavy presence fruit flies stored on bottom shelf of prep table. Observed a box of lemons and limes stored on prep top table with mold and in bad condition.

CA: PIC discarded items onsite. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

Observed no paper towels readily available at hand-washing sink at the bar area.

CA: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels.

Observed salt and pepper on prep line uncovered and not in active use. Observed tiramisu and lemon tiramisu stored in the walk-in cooler without a covering. Observed cornbread stored on storage rack without a covering and not in active use.

CA: PIC placed a covering over items. Food that is stored should be covered to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed several boxes of eggs and milk stored directly on the ground in walk-in cooler. Observed multiple boxes of food stored directly on the ground in walk-in freezer.

CA: PIC stored items on racks. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed heavy presence of fruit flies at bar area and in the main kitchen.

RCA: PIC stated they are actively working with EcoLab. 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 as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Observed no paper towels readily available at hand wash sink near ware washing area in main kitchen or behind bar. COS: PIC grabbed paper towels to stock hand washing stations.

Observed cake and meatballs uncovered in reach-in coolers. Observed butter uncovered on counter. RCA: CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

Observed live roach underneath front service area counter. Observed fruit flies behind bar. 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 as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and
4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Observed build-up on racks inside reach-in coolers in main kitchen area and behind bar. Observed build-up on gaskets in reach-in coolers. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed employee cell phone stored in food preparation/storage area behind the main line in kitchen. COS: PIC had employee store phone away from food preparation and storage.

Observed greek yogurt cold-holding at 45F. Observed ambient temperature reading of 42.8 in reach-in cooler. COS: PIC discarded all TCS items in cooler and will not hold TCS items until unit is serviced by engineering.

Observed several TCS items (blue cheese and sliced cheese) in reach-in cooler to be held above 41F. Observed bolognaise sauce in walk-in cooler to be held above 41F. COS: PIC discarded all TCS items being held in reach-in cooler.

Observed coffee pots in clean dish area to be unwashed and have remaining coffee in them.

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

Observed food items in reach ins stored uncovered (linguine, angel hair, spaghetti, parm crusted chicken, fish)

RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

Observed multiple boxes of plastic cups on floor in dry storage area.

RCA: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

Observed grease build up on hood system above fryer/grill area.

RCA: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - Exhaust Ventilation Hood Systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (C) (n) Exhaust Ventilation Hood Systems. Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas, including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.