Culbertson Child Care Center

Observed raw beef, raw chicken, raw pork chops in original containers stored above ready-to-eat/pre-cooked food items (ham patties and chicken breasts) in reach in freezer near dishwasher. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display. PIC is relocating raw beef, raw chicken, and raw porkchops in reach in freezer near dishwasher to prevent cross contamination.

Observed a male employee prepping food items in kitchen area without a proper beard restraint. 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 purchase the male employee a proper beard restraint.

Observed women's restroom trash receptacle without a covered lid that is needed for sanitary napkins. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. PIC will purchase a lid for women's receptacle in women's restroom.

Observed orange slime build up in the ice machine in the main kitchen 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 machine cleaned.

Observed a leak on the pipe on the dishwasher. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have pipe repaired to where it is not leaking.

Observed toxic cleaning substances above single-use articles in storage closet. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by putting the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC had employee to remove toxic cleaning substances above single-use articles in storage closet.

Observed prep boards behind vegetable and fruit sink with visible stains and cuts. 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 her supervisor has ordered more prep boards.

Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels. COS PIC called the janitor to put more paper towels in the dispenser.

Observed water not properly working at the handwash sink in the main kitchen area. PIC stated that the water jugs ran out of water and they were waiting on the janitor to refill the jugs. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS PIC had janitor to refill the water jugs.

Observed black slime build up in the ice machine near the front of the main kitchen 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 machine cleaned.

Observed a green cutting board that was stained and deep cuts in the board. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have green cutting board replaced with one in good condition.

Observed jelly and ketchup being stored in reused coleslaw containers and cherry containers in the RIC. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have food items moved to other food grade containers.

Observed the lights above the prep area and three compartment sink area not adequate enough. CA: At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): 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 have the lights repaired to be adequate in the food prep area.

Observed uncovered raw chicken in RIF near automatic dishwasher. 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 covered raw chicken in RIF near automatic dishwasher.

Observed no date markings on bread. PIC stated that she did not have access to invoices if her supervisor has them in her office. 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 discarded bread.

Observed food service 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 food service permit in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed recent inspection report not posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. CA: 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. PIC will post recent inspection report in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed serv safe certificate not posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. CA: Serv Safe certificates must be posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will post serv safe certificate in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed light bulb out over toilet in employee restroom. CA: Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms. PIC will have until 04/12/24 to have light repaired over toilet in employee restroom.

Observed slime build up in ice machine in front part of the kitchen. 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 machine cleaned and sanitized.

Observed 7 dented can goods not separated from other can goods (peaches, kidney beans, tuna, and mixed veggies). CA: Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS PIC removed can goods from the self and will label them do not use.

Observed vegetable soup being stored in old pulled pork containers. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have soup removed and placed into food grade containers.

Observed expired test strips from 2020. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will have test strips ordered to be able to test sanitizer solution concentration.