Linq Breakfast & Brunch Bar

Observed no allergen awareness training for employees. Advised PIC employees are properly training in food safety.

Observed stains under ice bin lid's food contact surface at the bar area. Advised PIC equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary per manufacturer's recommendations.

Upon arrival, observed no cold water at handwash sinks at the main kictchen. Advised PIC facility shall meet adequate peak hot water demands and have cold water availability.

Observed nonfood contact surface underside of shelf above the 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning. Advised PIC nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaed as necessary to preclude accumulation.

Upon arrival, observed cellphone on prep table in the main kitchen. Advised PIC personal belongings must be in a personal belonging area.

Observed food employee touch nose, don gloves, and handle clean bowl. 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 touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Had food employee cease handling clean bowl, wash hands and don new gloves.

Observed multiple containers of pancake mix (4) in walk-in-cooler stored uncovered. 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.

Observed food employee enter bar area from lobby, don gloves, and handle clean bowl. Observed food employee touch glasses while prepping at the food prep area in the main kitchen. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands before engaging in food preparation, clean equipment and utensils. COS: Had food employees cease prep and wash hands.

Observed food employee at bar area ringing sanitizer rag at the bar area hand sink. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be used for handwashing only. COS: Had food employee cease ringing rag at handwash sink.

Observed no disinfectant for vomit/fecal response. Advised PIC a food service establishment shall have procedures and materials in order to response to vomit/fecal events. COS: PIC obtained EPA approved disinfectant in order to respond to vomit/fecal events.

Upon arrival, observed back door propped open. 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. COS: PIC closed back door of the establishment.

During time of inspection, observed mechanical stationary single-rack dish machine in disrepair and reading chemical sanitization concentration of 0 ppm Cl. Advised PIC that equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule. Advised PIC to sanitize in the third compartment of the 3-compartment sink and to have dish machine repaired.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of multiple shelving units stored as clean with residue and severe rusting in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised PIC to clean and/or replace shelving units in the walk-in cooler.

Upon arrival, observed food employee wash hands with cold water at the designated handwash sink and proceeded to prepare waffle. Advised PIC on proper cleaning procedures. COS: Had food employee wash hands at the designated area with warm water of at least 100 degrees F at the designated handwash sink.

Upon arrival, observed back door of the establishment propped open. 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. COS: PIC closed back door of the establishment.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of multiple shelving units stored as clean with residue and severe rusting in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised PIC replace shelving in the WIC.

Observed pork sausage, chicken sausage, cooked chicken wings not hot holding at 135F or above at steam well in main kitchen. Advised PIC Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Had PIC reheat for proper hot holding.

Upon arrival, Observed no CFSM certificate posted in public display. Advised PIC The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

Observed PIC pour CL- sanitizer inside handsink located in bar area. Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had PIC cease pouring CL- sanitizer at handsink.

Observed scoops inside of sugar not upright, handle touching food. Advised PIC dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Observed heavy condensation on exterior door leading to walk-in freezer. Advised PIC equipment shall be in a state of good repair.

Observed multiple shelving units throughout facility (food prep areas, 3-compartment area) non-food contact surface with debris and accumulation. Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces shall be free of accumulation.

Observed multiple food contact surfaces of tongs, metal food containers, fork, knives, metal food container lids with debris and residues. Advised PIC food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC wash-rinse-sanitize.

Observed scoop handle within food product (sugar) also observed scoops without handle stored inside of food (flour and fish fry). Advised PIC dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: Had PIC store handles above food and replace scoops without handles with scoop that have handles.

Observed multiple glasses stored at bar area, wet-stacked. Advised PIC after cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils shall be air-dried.

Observed heavy condensation on exterior door leading to walk-in freezer. Advised PIC equipment shall be in a state of good repair.

Observed multiple shelving units and dish storage area, non-food contact surface with debris and accumulation. Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces shall be free of accumulation.

Observed food employee pick-up scissors from off the floor and then initiate prepping raw lobster tail at fryer basket without handwashing step in between. Advised PIC Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Had PIC cease prep, wash hands, and don new gloves.

Observed multiple crates of raw shell eggs (8) stored above RTE green tomatoes in WIC. Observed Raw pooled eggs stored directly next to carton of heavy cream at RIC in main kitchen. COS: Had PIC relocate all items to satisfy internal cooking temperature.

Observed pork sausage and bacon not hot holding at 135F or above at steam well in main kitchen. Advised PIC TCS food items shall be hot held at 135F or above. COS: Had PIC reheat for proper hot holding.

Observed Food Handler certificate present at time of inspection and posted. Advised PIC Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.

Upon arrival, observed no soap at back hand sink. Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Had PIC restock back handsink with cleanser.

Observed TCS foods (raw salmon, raw chicken wings, raw chicken breast and raw shell eggs on the counter) in the walk in cooler not cold holding at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41 degrees or below. COS-PIC discarded food items.

Observed sanitizer concentration of the bucket at the bar area reading 0PPM. Unable to determine sanitizer used at the dish sink. Advised PIC sanitizer concentration shall read between 200ppm-400ppm. COS- buckets remade to 200ppm.

Observed employee wipe sauce from floor then continue handling food and food equipment without properly washing hands. Discussed handwashing with person in charge

Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- items moved to cooler

Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. COS- chicken was reheated to 205F

Observed employee open beverage stored on the prep counter with items for restaurant use. COS- beverage was discarded

Observed food items stored uncovered. Advised to cover

Observed food contact surface machine with black and pink substance. Advised to clean

Observed menu with no asterisk next to items to indicate which foods can be served raw or undercooked. Cook states that steaks can be served however consumer likes. Advised to update

Observed rice made Sunday not date marked. Also, observed cooked chicken not date marked. Advised PIC any TCS foods held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked and held no longer than 7 days

Observed chemicals (lysol wipes ad chemical in spray bottle) stored with and above food (sauces and other goods). Advised PIC chemicals shall be stored away from food and food contact surfaces

Observed several flies and fruit flies throughout kitchen. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control company.

Observed raw lobster on drainboard of vegetable sink. Advised PIC raw animal foods shall be stored away from vegetable sink. COS- lobster was removed and sink was cleaned and sanitized

Upon arrival, no hot water at main kitchen hand sink. Advised PIC handsink shall have hot water at all times. COS- hot water was restored

Observed heavy build up on shelves, walls and ceilings of walk in cooler. Advised PIC all non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch