Susie Q's # 11 - Chester's Fried Chicken

Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in the front area of the facility. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in front area of the facility.

Observed raw chicken in boxes not properly covered in the walk in cooler. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC properly covered raw chicken in the boxes in the walk in cooler.

Observed large ice machine in the main kitchen area with orange slime build up. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will clean the large ice machine in the main kitchen area.

Observed leak from pipe under the cabinet in the front area of the facility. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC stated that the owner has notified maintenance of the leak from pipe under the cabinet in the front area of the facility and will have it repaired this week.

Observed leak from the pipe under the meat sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak from the pipe under the meat sink repaired.

Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in the front area of the facility. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in front area of the facility.

Observed no handwashing cleanser at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC will put handwashing cleanser at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area.

Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in the main kitchen area of the facility. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in the main kitchen area of the facility.

Observed large ice machine in the main kitchen area with black build up. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will clean the large ice machine in the main kitchen area.

Observed hot water not working properly at meat prep sink. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC turned on hot water from pipe under meat prep sink.

Observed meal scooper in direct contact with meal in meal bin. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. PIC will place scooper properly in meal bin.

Observed hot sauce being stored in a single-use container in WIC. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC voluntarily discarded hot sauce in single-use container in WIC.

Observed white prep board in the front area of the facility with large visible stains. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will be replacing large white prep board with large visible stains in the front area of the facility.

Observed no test strips accessible to test sanitizer at 3-compartment sink in main kitchen area. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing proper test strips to test sanitizer at 3-compartment sink.

Observed no adequate lighting under vent hood in main kitchen area. CA: The light intensity shall be at least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC will be replacing light bulbs under vent hood in main kitchen area.

Observed raw liver sitting in sink and not being properly thawed. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water or as part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen. PIC completed submerged raw liver under running water until use.

Observed potatoes submerged in a bucket of water in the 3-compartment sink. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, 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. PIC moved the bucket of sliced potatoes from the 3-compartment sink and placed them in the vegetable sink.

Observed expired test trips in the facility dated 12/2023. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing new test strips to be able to test sanitizer solution properly.

Observed no handwashing cleanser at employee handwash sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS PIC placed handwash soap at handwash sink.

Observed ice machine in the main kitchen area with a build up of orange slime. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will clean the ice machine.

Observed the prep top board at the front of the facility attached to the hot bar not clean to sight and having deep cuts in the board. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have prep top board replaced with one in good repair.

Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint and beard restraint while fixing food for customers. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will have employee to put on a beard and hair restraint.

Observed a scoop in the flour bin not properly stored. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed scoop from the flour bin to wash, rinse and sanitize.

Observed expired test strips in the facility (11/22). CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will purchase new test strips to be able to test the sanitizer solution properly.

Observed a wet mop not hung to properly dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will hang mop to properly dry.

Observed no handwashing cleanser at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area. PIC will put handwashing cleanser at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area today.

Observed no food service permit posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC was given a food service permit today & will post food service permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers by today.

Observed no employee handwashing signage at handwashing sink in main kitchen area. PIC was given an employee handwashing sign today and will be posting it today.

Observed no handwashing signage in public restrooms. PIC was given a copy of employee handwashing signs today and will be posting them in public restrooms today.

Observed no disposable hand towels at handwashing sink near heat warmer in front food service area. COS PIC put disposable hand towels at handwashing sink near heat warmer in front food service area.

Observed no disposable hand towels at handwashing sink in main kitchen area. COS PIC put disposable hand towels at handwashing sink in main kitchen area.

Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in main kitchen area. COS PIC put soap at handwashing sink in main kitchen area.

Observed Fillet and Salisbury Steak boxes on floor in WIF. COS PIC put Fillet and Salisbury Steak boxes on shelf in WIF.

Observed visibly soiled wiping cloths on floor near mop sink. COS PIC removed visibly soiled wiping clothes from floor near mop sink and placed them properly in dirty wiping cloths bin.

Observed no hot water accessible at meat prep sink in kitchen area. PIC will have until 07/05/2023 to have hot water repaired at meat prep sink in kitchen area.

Observed no food service permit posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will post food service permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers by today.

Observed scooper in flour bin not properly placed in kitchen area. Informed PIC that scooper in flour bin needs to be handle up. COS PIC cleaned and sanitized scooper and placed properly in flour bin in kitchen area.