Touchdown Wings

Observed multiple food employees eating in the main kitchen near the prep top cooler. Advised PIC employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Had food employee cease eating at food preparation area.

Observed multiple bulk containers of seasonings/spices in the main kitchen unlabeled with its contents. Also observed multiple sauce bottles at the cookline unlabeled with its contents. Advised PIC that all containers and sauce bottles shall be labeled with its contents in English. Advised PIC to label all sauce bottles and bulk containers of seasonings/spices.

Observed multiple chicken wings at the fryer basket cooling at room temperature. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods: When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be uncovered or loosely covered. COS: PIC placed all chicken wings in the WIC to properly cool.

Observed food employee eating at food preparation area. Advised PIC Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Had food employee cease eating at food preparation area.

Observed employee keys stored next to container of chicken broth. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: PIC removed keys.

Upon Arrival, Observed gloves being stored at handsink at front-food service area. Advised PIC A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had PIC remove gloves away from handsink.

Observed multiple wet wiping clothes stored on counter in between use. 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).

Observed employee backpacks stored on shelving designated for restaurant use in main kitchen. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

Observed facility serving swai fish but presented at catfish on menu. Advised PIC must sell as swai fish and label all menus accordingly. CA: All food items shall be honestly presented.

Observed several metal shelving units with ware that makes it not smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. PIC must replace.

Ceiling tiles did not appear non-absorbent and easily cleanable in main kitchen, dry storage, and dish washing area. PIC advised he plans to replace.