Elli Mae's Kountry Cafe & Off the Chain BBQ

Observed black build up in the ice bin under the soda machine in the front area. 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 have ice bin cleaned.

Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint when prepping food in the kitchen area. 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 put on a hair net or baseball cap when prepping food.

Observed oster toaster in main kitchen area used to make toasts. CA:Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will purchase a commerical grade toaster for main kitchen area.

Observed rusted pipes above reach in freezers in main kitchen area. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC stated that she will put something over the rusted pipes over the reach in freezers in the main kitchen area.

Observed no accessible quat test strips. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will purchase quat test strips.

Observed grease build up on the vent hood in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the vent hood cleaned in the main kitchen area.

Observed black build up in the ice bin under the soda machine in the front area. 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 have ice bin cleaned.

Observed beef in the meat sink not being properly thawed. CA: Completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. PIC will have meat submerged in water and under running water to be properly thawed.

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

Observed an instant pot being used to cook beef tips. 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 instant pot replaced with a commercial grade one.

Observed no sink being used as a sanitizer sink in the main kitchen area. Employee stated that they mix bleach with their wash water. CA: A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. PIC will have a sink specifically used for sanitizing.

Observed grease and dust build up on the vent hood in the main kitchen area. 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 black build-up in ice bin in dining area of the facility. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will wipe down ice bin in dining area of the facility and clean and sanitize ice bin at closing time.

Observed permit not posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will post permit in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed scooper handle in flour bin in contact with flour under prep table in kitchen area. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC will clean and sanitize scooper in flour bin and place properly in flour bin under prep table in kitchen area.

Observed no area of the sink used to sanitize dishes after being rinse. CA: A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Employee stated that she was just putting chlorine in the sink where she washed. Informed employee that method was not correct. PIC will use other area of sink that is not utilized for anything to sanitize dishes which is beside the 2-comparment sink that are used for dishes.

Observed hole in wall in front of employee handwashing sink when entering 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 have hole repaired in front of employee handwashing sink when entering kitchen area.

Observed ice and a straw in the handwash sink when you first enter into the kitchen. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS PIC removed straw from the handwash sink.

Observed no consumer advisory on the menu or on the tables of the facility. CA: Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. PIC stated that she will make table tent cards for all the tables in the facility.

Observed several food items in the RIC near the grill area not date marked. 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 date mark items in the RIC near the grill.

Observed no common food name labels on items in the RIC near the grill area. CA: Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC will label food items in the RIC near the grill with common food name.

Observed no test strips in the facility. PIC stated that Moultrie Distributers was out the other day and just got a call to come get some. 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 ASAP.

Observed dust and grease accumulation on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will clean the vent hood.

Observed black build-up on soda dispensing nozzles in front food service area PIC will have soda dispensing nozzles cleaned and sanitized by today.

Observed black build up on ice machine under soda dispensing nozzles in front food service area. PIC will have ice machine under soda dispensing nozzles in front food service cleaned and sanitized by today.

Observed leak at employee handwashing faucet when entering kitchen area. PIC will have until 07/28/2023 to have leak at employee handwashing faucet when entering kitchen area repaired.

Observed unapproved equipment (Hamilton Beach Blender, Insta Pot, and Edison Crock Pot) stored in kitchen area on shelf. Informed PIC that all equipment has to be commercial grade. PIC will remove unapproved equipment (Hamilton Beach Blender, Insta Pot, and Edison Crock Pot) from shelf in kitchen area immediately.

Observed several food items (fries, weenies, ham, sausage links, and etc.) stored in ice cream RIF. Informed PIC that the ice cream RIF is only for ice cream storage only. COS PIC removed several food items (fries, weenies, ham, sausage links, and etc.) to RIF in back area of kitchen.

Observed no test strips readily accessible at 3 compartment sink to measure sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. PIC will be purchasing test strips by today.

Observed a wall with hole in dry storage area. PIC will until 07/28/2023 to have wall with hole in dry storage area repaired.

Observed blown light bulb in dry storage area on left side. PIC will have until 07/21/2023 to have light bulb in dry storage area on left side replaced.