Kajun Seafood & Wings

Observed milk wash using TPHC (4 Hours) not time stamped. Advised food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. COS: PIC discarded milk and put out new milk wash with time stamp.

Upon Arrival, observed no designated person-in-charge upon request. Advised PIC here must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS: Person-In-Charge was designated by Health Authority.

Observed multiple powder uncovered when not in use, no active orders. Advised PIC 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. COS: Had PIC cover food items.

Observed rice cooling in reach-in-cooler, cooked chicken in walk-in-cooler, and cooked crawfish cooking at room temperature, all items cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC loosen covered of items and place cooked crawfish under refrigeration.

Observed foods uncovered in the bottom of the prep top cooler. Advised PIC all foods shall be covered to protect against contamination.

Observed cooked chicken wings and rice held over 24 hours without a proper datemark on container. Advised PIC cooked items held over 24 hours shall be date marked and shall not exceed 7 days.

Observed food employee scratch ear and then proceed to handle bin of parcooked chicken wings. 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: After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Had PIC cease and wash hands and don gloves.

Observed milk wash using TPHC (4 Hours) without procedure and not time stamped. Advised PIC if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.

Upon Arrival, observed no designated person-in-charge upon request. Advised PIC here must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS: Person-In-Charge was designated by Health Authority.

Observed pre-cooked mussels stored in handwashing sink nearest to grill prep area. Advised a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Food employee removed pre-cooked mussels from handsink.

Observed parcooked wings cooling improperly on storage rack at room temperature; container of raw chicken cooling tightly covered in Walk-In-Cooler; and container of cooked rice cooling tightly covered in reach-in-cooler. Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC remove lids from tightly covered items and relocate parcooked to fryer to be re-cooked.

Observed multiple ceiling tiles in need of cleaning throughout main kitchen. Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed containers of bleach that were only 3% sodium hypochlorite. Advised PIC to use bleach minimum 5.25% sodium hypochlorite. Facility did have container of bleach that were 6% sodium hypochlorite.

Observed bottles of sauces not labeled with common name of food. Advised PIC to label. CA: All food items outside of original container shall be labeled with common name of food.

Observed ice scoop in ice machine in direct contact with ice. COS: PIC moved handle so it was above ice. CA: Properly store scoops so at to prevent contamination of food items with hands. Advised PIC to use scoops with handles in bulk storage containers.

Observed build up on walls. Walls were in need of cleaning, especially near grill, fryer, and prep top cooler. Advised PIC to clean.

Observed light above fryer on hood vent not working. Advised PIC to replace light bulb for proper light intensity.