Vingenzo's

Observed quat sanitizer in 3-compartment sink and in spray bottles at 0 ppm. Chemical in container was empty. Quat sanitizer must dispense at 150-200 ppm or as stated on manufacturers instructions. COS by replacing empty container. Sanitizer then dispensed at 200 ppm. Spray bottles were emptied and refilled.

Observed cooked pork and chicken with a thaw date of 9/11 stored in front cooler. Also observed sour cream that expired 08/2025 and buttermilk that expired 07/2025 stored in back reach-in cooler.

1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P

(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or

(iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. P

COS by discarding.

NOTE: frozen TCS food must be dated with date of prep AND date of thaw.

Observed no quat test strips onsite. CFSM was attempting to use pH test strips to check sanitizer concentration. Must locate or purchase new quat test strips.

Observed foods stored in the reach in cooler not covered. Must cover the foods when not in use.COS by covering with lids.

Observed foods prepared onsite and stores for more than 24 hours not date marked. Must date mark the foods and use with in 7 days of preparation. COS by writing dates.

Observed mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized by end of day. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.

Observed TCS foods in various zip lock bags not date marked. Person in charge said they were cooked and frozen, however, date marking is still required. TCS food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS by dating.

Observed no internal thermometer in reach-in coolers. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. CA: thermometers must be placed at the front of all coolers.

Observed Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) preparing food without wearing a hair restraint or beard guard while preparing food. 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. CA: CFSM put on hat when he saw Health Authority.