River's Edge Elementary (HSP)

Observed multiple packs of sliced turkey ham thawing in stagnant water at the food prep sink. Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41 degrees or less or completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70 degrees or below. COS- PIC turned on cold water

Observed visible light entry at the back door of establishment located in the kitchen area. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by sold, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to repair the weatherstrip at the back door of the facility.

Observed multiple sanitization buckets with chemical concentration of 0 ppm with wiping cloth stored inside of buckets. Advised PIC cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: Had PIC adjust sanitization buckets from 0 ppm to 300 ppm.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the establishment located in the kitchen area. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to install weatherstrip at the back door of the facility.

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in food preparation areas of main kitchen. Advised PIC nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the establishment located in the kitchen area. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to install weatherstrip at the back door of the facility.

Observed active leak near the faucet of the food prep sink. Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. CA: Advised PIC to have leak at the prep sink repaired.

Observed ceiling tiles with staining and old food debris throughout the facility. Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. CA: Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen area.