KASTAWAYS

Observed butter and cut lettuce cold holding above 41F in prep top cooler in main kitchen. Observed potato salad and raw chicken wings cold holding above 41F in reach in cooler in main kitchen.

CA: All TCS items shall be maintained at 41F or below when cold holding.

COS: Items were discarded.

Observed hand sink in main kitchen without paper towels.

CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels.

COS: Paper towels were added to the dispenser by the hand sink.

PIC unable to provide a verfiable manner in which food employees have been informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge as it relates to foodborne illness

C/A:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food;

COS: EHS provided copies of the employee health agreement and discusses code provsion

Observed dishes being actively washed in the dish machine located in the main kitchen with a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm (chlorine).

C/A: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: for chlorine 50-100ppm

NOTE: facility will use the 3-comp sink in the meantime

Observed black build up on the interior portion of the ice machine located in the main kitchen. Observed black build up in the soda gun located behind the bar.

C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed hot dogs removed from the original packaging with a prep date of 7/19/25; hot dogs also appeared to have mold-like spots in them. Observed queso in portioned containers with a prep date of 10/6/25.

C/A: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen

COS: items discarded; discussed date marking

Observed raw chicken being thawed in the only prep sink not submerged and not in running water.

C/A: time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or

2. Completely submerged under running water:

(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF

(ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and

(iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or

(iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including:

(I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or

(II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF;

COS: chicken moved to RIC to finishing thawing

Observed raw frozen chicken being stored in the vegetable prep sink located in the main kicthen.

C/A: raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only

COS: chicken removed; discussed code provision with PIC

Observed the only hand sink in the main kitchen with the cold water knob missing; cold water unable to be supplied to sink.

C/A: cold and hot water under pressure shall be provided

Consumer Advisory disclosure AND reminder observed not written and missing asterisk.
CA: 2. Disclosure shall include: (i) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “rawegg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” Pf or (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Pf

3. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states:

(i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; Pf or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf

CORRECTION REQUIRED WITHIN 10 DAYS

1. Observed thick-black accumulation along interior of ice machine in main kitchen.

2. Observed several knives stored as clean along 2-soiled knife holders on wall of grill area in main kitchen.

C/A: Clean/sanitize ice machine/knives/knife holders; ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned to sight and touch.

COS: 9/27/23-Observed TJ Mechanical on-site cleaning ice machine in main kitchen. Ice machine observed drained and in sanitary condition. Knife holders have also been cleaned and sanitized.

Observed container of cooked rice mixture stored in RIC 1 without date mark/7-day expiration.

C/A: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days.

COS: Item discarded by PIC.

Observed 2- boxes of 32oz half and half held beyond best by dates of 9/4/23 and 9/5/23 in RIC 2 in main kitchen.

C/A: TCS foods prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety;

COS: Items discarded by PIC.

Observed several cases of beer and water stored directly on the floor of main kitchen and WIC.

C/A: Ensure food shall be protected from contamination by storing food in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

COS: 9/27/23-All food items stored 6 inches above floor.

Observed large opening along base of exit door in main kitchen of facility potentially allowing entry of pest.

C/A: Repair area to protect against the entry of pests. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

COS: 9/27/23-Door sweep installed on back exit door.

Observed damaged/stained porous ceiling tiles used throughout main kitchen. CA: Ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable (nonabsorbent).

COS: 9/27/23-Ceiling tiles replaced.

Observed no lighting/blown bulb in RIC 1 in main kitchen of facility.

C/A: Repair lighting in unit; At least 20 foot candles of lighting must be provided inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators;

COS: 9/27/23-Bulb replaced in unit.