Smoothie King

Observed hard boiled eggs with a receiving temperature of 47 degrees F. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, refrigerated, time/temperature control for safety food shall be at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below when received. COS: PIC placed boiled eggs in a designated area to be returned to the shipper.

Observed employees not taking temperatures for receiving temperatures during time of inspection. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as required by this Chapter, such that they are received and maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, and accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees’ observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours, and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). Stated to PIC the importance of taking adequate receiving temperatures.

During time of inspection, observed that the facility does not have adequate means to respond to vomit/fecal events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Stated to PIC to keep procedures for vomit/fecal events and approved EPA disinfectant readily available at the establishment.

During time of inspection, observed 1 box of protein powder and 1 container of whole almonds stored on the floor in the back kitchen area. Advised PIC food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: PIC placed box of protein powder and container of whole almonds on a storage rack of at least 6 inches off the floor.

Observed food employee work register counter and then proceeded prep cup for Blender without handwashing step before initiating food prep. Observed food work with chemical bucket and then proceed to handle clean single-use cup for drink prep. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Had food employees cease prep and wash hands.

Observed ice bin stored uncovered at front-food service time of inspection, not in use. except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed chemical sanitization bucket and chemical spray bottle stored on counter in back of main kitchen next to RTE strawberry. Observed another chemical sanitization buckets on prep counter of front-food service. Advised PIC poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning. COS: PIC relocated sanitization buckets away from food and prep area.

Upon Arrival, observed multiple food employees wearing jewelry (watch and bracelet) while prepping drinks. Advised PIC 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. COS: Had food employees remove jewelry.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in drive-thru window. Advised PIC food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

Observed scoop not stored upright in food (Asai) actively being used on counter at front-food service. Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: Had PIC discard contaminated portions of food and have scoop placed upright.

Observed cell phone and earbud case on prep table. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: PIC relocated personal items.

Observed the certified food safety manager not posted @ the time of inspection in public view. Advised PIC to post the certificate in public view at all times.

Facility does not have a proper disinfectant when responding to vomiting/ diarrheal events. Advised PIC to obtain a proper disinfectant as stated in their clean up procedure.

Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC the most recent inspection report shall be posted at all times.