Fresher Brands Savannah, LLC DBA: Surcheros Fresh Mex

Observed carnitas, black beans, guacamole to hold temperatures above 41F.

COS: PIC discarded all items out of temperature. CA: All TCS food items shall be held at 41F or below or 135F or warmer.

Observed staff member preparing chicken with cell phone and an open drink on the food prep surface.

CA: PIC asked staff member to move items to designated areas away from food prep area.

RCA: Ensure all employee food and drink are stored in designated area away from food preparation.

Observed black build-up on baffle of ice machine. Observed black build up on gasket of soda machine.

RCA: PIC shall have staff clean equipment per manufacturer's instruction and also sanitize respective equipment. Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or build-up.

Observed staff members to incorrectly cool prepped food items. Observed tall pans overstuffed with food - not allowing food to cool evenly.

COS: PIC educated staff members on correct cooling methods. CA: Prepared food shall be cooled by: Placing the food in shallow pans, separating the food into smaller or thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer. Adding ice as an ingredient.

Observed an employee meal behind the prep counter. Observed fast food fries open by the grill. Observed employee meal stored below food prep area.

CA: PIC moved employee items away from food prep areas.

RCA: Ensure all employee food and drink are stored in designated area away from food preparation.

Observed ice scoops stored in container on side of ice-maker, in container that did not allow for drainage (standing water).

CA: PIC removed scoops from ice-machine. Washed rinsed, and sanitized and dried equipment. PIC store scoop in ice with handle facing out, until holes can be drilled in storage container to allow for drainage.
RCA: Increase cleaning frequency of utensils to ensure all food-contact surfaces shall be clean to the sight and touch.

Observed three-compartment sink to have no concentration of sanitizer when tested. Mechanism to feed sanitizer blocked. PIC contacted Ecolab to have unit serviced.

CA: PIC manually measured and poured in correct concentration to new water. Water was tested and met the concentration requirements. To utilize this amount of sanitizer until repairs are made.

RCA: Ensure that sanitizer levels are checked at a frequency to ensure sanitizer is at the correct concentration.

Observed containers of sauces not labeled with common name of food.

RCA: All food storage containers shall be labeled with the common name of food item unless it is unmistakably recognizable (pasta).

Observed clean equipment and utensils to be stacked while still wet to the sight and touch.

CA: PIC had employee restack the freshly washed dishes to allow for air-drying before stacking.

RCA: Ensure all clean dishes are allowed to adequately air dry before storing. Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 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 multiple employee drinks stored in non-designated areas. (one on prep table, one in dry goods and next to food product on shelving at front food service. PIC removed drinks. Educated PIC on proper storage of employee beverages. Cannot be stored over or on prep areas. Cannot be stored next to or over food product, clean dishes or single service items.

Observed paper towels not stocked at either hand-sink. PIC filled paper towel dispensers. Educated PIC on ensuring paper-towels stocked at hand-sinks at all times.

-Observed dirty rags stored inside of hand-sink in main kitchen. PIC removed rags. Educated PIC on ensuring sink readily available for hand-washing at all times.

-Observed build-up of debris on baffle in ice-maker. PIC to burn ice, then clean and sanitize ice-maker according to manufacture instructions. To burn next batch of ice, then allow to refill for use. -Observed container for ice scoop without benefit of drainage holes. Build-up of debris in container. PIC removed scoop for wash, rinse and sanitize.
Scheduled follow-up to observe progress.

-Build-up of debris inside of of prep top cooler on line. -Debris under lid of small condiment prep cooler. -Debris in cabinet under self-service tea urns.

Observed multiple employee cell phones not stored in designated areas (one on prep table, one in dry goods and one next to food storage).
PIC had employees remove phones. Educated PIC on proper storage of employee items. Cannot be stored over or on prep areas. Items cannot be stored over or next to food product, single service items or clean dishes.