Hook Fish and Chicken

Observed no handwashing soap at the employee handwashing sink in the back 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 Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap handwashing soap at the employee handwashing sink in the back kitchen area.

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

Observed several food items in the reach in cooler in the reach in cooler (raw tilapia, raw whitening fish, raw shrimp, raw chicken liver, and raw chicken strips) not covered properly in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. PIC put tops on the food items(raw tilapia, raw whitening fish, raw shrimp, raw chicken liver, and raw chicken strips) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.

Observed large ice bin in back kitchen area with brown build up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will clean large ice bin in back kitchen area.

Observed small leak at the employee handwashing sink in the back kitchen area. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC stated that maintenance are already aware of the small leak at the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area.

Observed leak at white pipe under 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area. CA:A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC stated that maintenance are already aware of the leak at white pipe under 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted at drive-thru window. CA:Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will post most recent inspection report at drive-thru window by today.

Observed no readily accessible test strips at 3-compartment sink. 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 strips by today.

Observed missing floor tiles near 3 compartment sink in back kitchen area. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will get floor tiles repaired near 3-compartment sink in back kitchen area.

Observed several ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have several floor tiles repaired in dry storage area.

Observed no handwash soap at the back handwash sink. 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 the handwash sink.

Observed several food items in the RIC (Pepsi Cooler) at the front of the facility not covered (shrimp, chicken, fish). 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 will have employees to cover the food in the RIC and move them to the WIF due to the Pepsi cooler not being an approved food grade storage unit.

Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have faucet repaired.

Observed no protective shielding over light bulbs under vent hood. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will have protective shielding placed over lights on vent hood.

Observed scoop in meal bin in back area of facility stored with handle in the meal. 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 remove scooper and wash, rinse and sanitize it. PIC will store it properly with handle up in the meal bin in the back area of the facility.

Observed a Pepsi drink cooler being used to store food at the front of the facility near the fryers. CA: Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs. Such an accredited program includes, but is not limited to, one offered by the National Sanitation Foundation, or Underwriters Laboratories. Food equipment that is certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program is deemed to comply with subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule when used for its intended purpose. PIC will have Pepsi cooler replaced with a cooler that is specifically designed to store food.

Observed vent hood with a large accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed several ceiling tiles missing. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have missing ceiling tiles replaced.

Observed a wet mop sitting in the mop bucket 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 have mop hung to properly dry during pauses of use.

Observed cardboard on the floor near the fryers. CA: Absorbent Materials on Floors, Use Limitation. Except as specified in subsection (5)(c)2 of this Rule, sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar materials may not be used on floors. PIC will have cardboard removed from the floor.

Observed food/crumbs all over the floor in the WIF. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have WIF floor cleaned.

Observed no food safety manager certification in the facility. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. PIC will be getting in contact with the manager to see if she has her food safety manager certification.

Observed cutting board on prep top cooler not clean to sight and with visible deep cups. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have prep top board in front of prep top cooler replaced as soon as possible.

Observed black build in drink nozzles in front area of the facility. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will clean drink nozzles in front area of the facility by today.

Observed no date marking on food items (raw fish, raw shrimp, and coleslaw) in WIC in back area of the facility. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, 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. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC will label food items out of original containers (raw fish, raw shrimp, and coleslaw) in WIC.

Observed no protective shielding over light bulbs under vent hood. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will be purchasing protective shielding for light bulbs under vent hood.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted at drive-thru window. CA:Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will post most recent inspection report at drive-thru window by today.

Observed no serv safe certificate posted in the facility. CA: Serv safe certificate needs to be posted in an area that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will ensure that a certificate is posted in an area that is conspicuous to consumers in the facility.

Observed scoop in meal bin in back area of facility stored with handle up. 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 remove scooper and wash, rinse and sanitize it. PIC will store it properly with handle up in the meal bin in the back area of the facility.

Observed single-use plastic small bowl being used to store hamburger patties reach in cooler under prep top cooler in kitchen area. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC decided to discard single-use plastic small bowl being used to store hamburger patties in reach in cooler under prep top cooler.

Observed no readily accessible test strips at 3-compartment sink. 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 strips by today.

Observed outside dumpster with both lids open. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC will close both lids on outside dumpster.

Observed a knife in the hand wash sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC will remove knife from the hand wash sink.

Observed several food items in the RIC at the front of the facility not covered (shrimp, chicken, fish). 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. COS PIC had employees to cover the food in the RIC.

Observed flour bin in the back of the facility open. 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. COS PIC had flour bin closed.

Observed cutting board on the prep top cooler not clean to sight and with deep cuts in it. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have prep top board replaced.

Observed no date marking of food items out of the original containers being stored in other containers. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: (i) Using a method approved by the Health Authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time / temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; or (iv) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the Health Authority upon request. PIC will have items that are out of the original containers properly date marked.

Observed several ceiling tiles missing or needing to be pushed back into the ceiling. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have missing ceiling tiles replaced and the other ceiling tiles pushed back into the ceiling.

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 have mop hung to properly dry.

Observed light bulbs on the vent hood with no protective shielding. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will have light bulbs covered with protective shields.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted at the drive thru. CA: Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will post most recent inspection report at the drive thru.

Observed food service permit not posted in an easily visible location for consumers to view. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will post food permit for consumers to easily see.

Observed scoop in fish flour not properly stored handle up. 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 remove scoop and wash, rinse and sanitize it. Then will store scoop handle up in the product.

Observed vent hood with accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed the outside dumpster with a missing lid. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC will have the dumpster repaired to add a new lid.

Observed RIC where food items are stored in front of fryers in front area of facility reading 55 degrees Fahrenheit and above along with food items. COS PIC removed all food items from RIC and stored them in WIC in back area of facility. PIC has contacted maintenance and they will be out today (10/02/2023) to check RIC in front area of facility.

Observed raw chicken uncovered in WIC. COS PIC had employee to cover raw chicken in WIC.

Observed no date markings or common names on food items out of original containers in WIC (in back area of facility) and RIC (in front area of facility). COS PIC is date marking and labeling food items out of original containers in WIC (in back area of facility) and RIC (in front area of facility).

Observed no hot water at employee handwashing sink in front area of facility. PIC will have hot water at employee handwashing sink in front area of facility repaired.

Observed cold water not working at employee handwashing sink back area of facility. PIC will have hot water at handwashing sink in back area of facility repaired.

Observed accumulation of grease and dust under vent hood in main kitchen area. PIC will have vent hood in main kitchen area cleaned.

Observed damaged ceiling tiles in front area of facility and back area of facility. PIC will have damaged ceiling tiles in front area of facility and back area of facility.

Observed floor tiles in front and back areas of facility not in good condition. PIC will have floor tiles in front and back areas of facility replaced.

Observed wet mops sitting in bucket beside 3-compartment sink. PIC will have employee to hang mops to dry.

Observed food service permit posted in facility that is visible to consumers. PIC was given a copy of food service permit today (10/01/2023). PIC will post food service permit in facility that is visible to consumers immediately.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in dining area and drive-thru area. PIC will ensure that most recent inspection report is posted at dining area and drive-thru area.

Observed serv safe not posted in facility in an area that is visible to consumers. PIC will be posting food service in facility in an area that is visible to consumers by today.

Observed handle scoopers in contact with flour in fish flour bin and chicken flour in chicken flour bin. PIC will ensure handles are up in bins at all times to prevent any source of contamination.

Observed single-use mayonnaise containers being utilized to store hot sauce in small plastic containers. Informed PIC that single-use items cannot be re-used. PIC will be purchasing food grade containers to store hot sauce in small plastic containers.

Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler in front area of facility not in good condition. PIC will have white prep board in front of prep top cooler in front area of facility replaced.

Observed no readily accessible test strips at 3 compartment sink. PIC stated that she will be going to purchase some today (10/02/2023).