BURGER KING #873

Observed box of single-use cups with single-use plates on top of box stored directly on the floor in main kitchen near WIC.

C/A: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

COS: Items stored correctly.

Observed damaged gaskets along door of 3-door RIF near WIC in main kitchen.

C/A: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

1. Observed cook holding cheese go to mop sink and rearrange dustpan/broom then return to prep area and put cheese on counter. Cook then grabbed cheese without washing hands and returned to food preparations.
2. Observed cashier using phone while preparing customer orders; cashier did not wash hands after using phone.

C/A: 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 P and:

(i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P

(ii) After using the toilet room; P

(iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P

(iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; P

(v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P

(vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P

(vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P

(viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and

(ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P

COS: Manager and staff informed and hands washed.

1. Observed no hand-wash signage in women's restroom in lobby area of facility.
2. Observed no choking poster displayed in lobby area of facility.

C/A: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

COS: EHS provided both signs; staff posted signs in restroom and lobby.