Pirate's House

Observed lemons and oranges stored in walk-in unit with mold and in bad condition.

CA: PIC discarded both boxes of lemons and oranges. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

Observed TCS foods (watermelon and tomatoes) in reach-in unit holding above 41F. Ambient temperature holding at 52F.

CA: PIC placed food items on ice bath, food still within SAFE zone. Advised PIC to have reach in unit serviced. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed gravy and fried chicken hot-holding under 135F on buffet line (see temperature log). Items were placed on buffet less than 2 hours prior. COS: PIC instructed employees to reheat items to proper temperature before placing back on line.

Observed multiple employee drinks stored throughout the kitchen on and beneath food prep tables. Several drinks did not have lid and straw. Employee discarded identified items. Rule: 511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (j) Hygienic Practices.

1. Employees shall not use tobacco in any form, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.

2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed multiple employees with hair/beards longer than half an inch not wearing proper hair/beard restraints while working with food in kitchen. 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 employees wearing bracelets/watches while handling food in 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 half eaten mac n cheese, a cup, and a bottle of water under a prep top counter.

RCA: 511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (j) Hygienic Practices.

1. Employees shall not use tobacco in any form, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.

2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.