Firehouse Subs

Observed drying rack storing clean dishes stored beneath soap and hand sanitizer dispensers in back kitchen area.

Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and

2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P

COS by moving drying rack.

Observed missing ceiling tiles around hot water heater. All physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Must replace missing tiles.

Entire kitchen is in need of deep cleaning. There is significant food and debris build-up beneath conveyer oven, steamers, coolers, and prep tables. All equipment must be pulled out and thoroughly cleaned. Kitchen area is also in general need of organization.

Observed commercially prepared meatballs not reheated to at least 135°F prior to placement in hot holding unit. Several pieces were well below 135°F ranging between 109-123°F. Commercially prepared TCS foods intended for hot holding must be reheated to at least 135°F within 2 hours. COS by placing meatballs back in microwave to properly reheat.

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items being cold held above 41°F three door reach-in cooler to the right of the handwashing sink. Ambient temperature of unit fluctuated between 44-46°F with the temperature of TCS foods ranging between 43-45°F. Temperature abuse from cooler is likely being caused by door not fully closing and being left ajar for extended periods of time. COS by moving food to different units. Cooler must be fixed within 72 hours. Health Authority will follow-up to ensure corrections have been made.

NOTE: this is the same unit that had issues on previous inspection. If unit cannot be fixed and maintain minimum cold holding temperatur, it must be replaced within 72 hours.

Observed mold build-up along interior potions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.

Observed missing ceiling tiles around hot water heater. All physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Must replace missing tiles.

Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items being cold held above 41°F in both reach-in coolers to the right of the handwashing sink. Temperature abuse from 3-door cooler is likely being caused by door not fully closing and being left ajar for extended periods of time. COS by discarding. Door must be fixed within 72 hours. Health Authority will follow-up to ensure corrections have been made.

Observed unfinished wood used for shelving on storage rack next to the back door. Also observed unfinished wood on sauce bottles/condiment shelving in main food line across from steamers. Must replace or seal unfinished wood.

Observed missing ceiling tiles around hot water heater. All physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Must replace missing tiles.

Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items cold held above 41°F in both reach in coolers to the right of the handwashing sink. The ambient air temperature of the one on the left was 43°F, and the air temperature of the one on the right was 45°F. All TCS items must be cold held at 41°F or below. Must have these cold holding units serviced immediately. Health authority suggests lowering the ambient air temperature to 36-37°F. COS by moving TCS items to reach in cooler below prep top unit and reach in freezer. PIC made ice baths for the TCS items that could not fit in the other cold holding units. Must use ice baths to temporarily cold hold these items until unit is fixed.

Observed significant gap under back door and back door was propped open. Must fix door to be tight fitting or install a door sweep.

Observed unsealed wood used for shelving next to the back door. Must replace or seal unfinished wood shelves.

Observed missing ceiling tiles around hot water heater. All physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Must replace missing tiles.

Observed missing floor tiles to the left of the 3 compartment sink. All physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Must replace missing tiles.

Observed hand sink in the back kitchen blocked by a trash can. Hand sink must always be accessible. COS

Observed mold and other accumulations at soda machine. Must clean immediately. Observed dishes not being sanitized properly. Dishes are stacked so high above the sanitizer. Dishes must be completely submerged in the sanitizer individually. COS by sanitizing the dishes again.

Observed chemical spray bottles with bleach stored next to the food contact surfaces. Must store in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces. Observed boxes of bleach stored above 3 compartment sink next to clean dishes. Must store in designated area. COS by moving.

Observed unsealed wood in the back shelf near the back door. Equipment and other dry items are stored. Must seal the wood.

Observed floors dirty especially under the equipment. Must thoroughly clean. Observed ceiling tile missing around hot water heater.