MCALISTER'S DELI

Observed two large containers (one plastic and one metal) of pre-portioned packages of ham and turkey in the walk in cooler cold holding above 41F.

CA: When cold holding TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below.

COS: items were discarded.

Observed all items (11 soups/sauces) stored in steam table uncovered in the main kitchen.

CA: Food shall be stored covered to prevent and protect from overhead contamination.

COS: covers were added to all items in the steam table.

Observed inspection report from 1/13/2025 displayed at facility.

C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed several cold TCS items distinguished by an asterisk (*) held above 41F.

C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS)food shall be maintained at 41°F or below

COS: items moved to walk in cooler and allowed to cool

NOTE: discussed with PIC that items that are prepared in the morning should be fully cooled to 41F before placing them in units for service

Observed bagged, cooked chicken stored in the vegetable prep sink with potatoes located in the main kitchen.

C/A: raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.

COS: items removed

Observed inspection report from 2023 being displayed at facility

C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed 2 employees phones and an employee's airpods stored on a top of a food prep surface.

C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

2. 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: items removed discussed designated areas.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS SIGNED IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND SYMPTOMS/ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD

C/A: OBSERVED FOR EMPLOYEES The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission

COS: PIC HAD EMPLOYEES SIGN

OBSERVED ICE DUMPED IN HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA

C/A: THE HAND SINK SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSES OTHER THAN WASHING HANDS

COS: EHS INFORMED PIC TO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO ONLY WASH HANDS IN HAND SINK

OBSERVED BLACK BUILD UP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IN BULK ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SPOONS CLEAN READY FOR USE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA

C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND FREE OF ANY ACCUMULATIONS/DEBRIS

EHS WILL RETURN WITHIN 72 HRS TO VERIFY ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED; SPOONS PLACED IN WAREWASHING TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED

Observed 1- Bain Marie cooler in main kitchen of facility in disrepair, inoperable; observed 1-lower reach-in cooler in front service area in disrepair, cold holding at above 41F-no TCS food stored in unit. C/A: Repair/replace/remove unit; Ensure ambient air temperature of coolers are maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. **PIC advised that work orders have been submitted for repairs to both units. **