Oct 15, 2025
Routine
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Observed multiple TCS food items (hot wing pizza, spinach alfredo pizza, white cheese pizza, and Hawaiian pizza) in multiple front-service heat lamps hot holding in the temperature danger zone below 135F. Advised PIC that when hot holding TCS items, foods shall range between 135F and above. Advised PIC to reheat pizzas to 165F for proper hot holding.
12B - personal cleanliness
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)
Observed a food employee prep pizza dough with bracelet on wrist. 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: PIC had food employee remove bracelet and wash hands prior to prepping pizza dough.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Observed personal keys and remote control located with items used for the restarant near the front-service area. Advised PIC Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC placed keys and remote control in the office away from restaurant items.