Krystal Restaurants LLC Alb005

Observed an Employee beverage container with no straw and a damaged lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. PIC removed drink.

Observed buildup of old food behind grill top area and underneath that has not been cleaned in days. PIC made aware will have areas properly cleaned by end of week.
Observed buildup of grease, dust and old food on floor near fry station and in non working fry vat next to working fry vat.

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution with wet wiping cloths stored in it not at proper minimum strength. PIC changed solution to meet proper minimum strength.

Observed grease buildup on vent hood above the fryers and on the floors and under and behind cooking equipment 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 mold like substance on vents on the ceiling in the kitchen area.

Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers.

Observed blown light bulbs under vent hood in kitchen area.

Observed black build-up in large ice bin near employee handwashing sink in the 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 black buildup in the ice bin near the drive thru 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 near drive thru cleaned.

Observed tile in the WIF missing and cracked. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have tile in the WIF repaired.

Observed black build-up in large ice bin near employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will have large ice bin near employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area drained, cleaned, and sanitized.

Observed brown build-up in ice bin in drive-thru area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will have ice-bin in drive-thru area drained, cleaned, and sanitized.

Observed multiple employees handling food without hair restraints. 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. Employees handling foods put on hair restraints.

Observed cold water not working at 3-compartment sink. CA: The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. PIC stated that maintenance is on the way to repair the cold water at the 3-compartment sink today (12/3/24).

Observed no choking poster posted in the facility. CA: A first-aid choking sign must be posted in the facility. PIC will post a choking poster in the facility by today.

Observed no accessible test strips to test the sanitizer solution at the 3-comparmtnet sink in the facility. 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 solution at the 3-compartment sink by today.

Observed missing floor tiles in front of fryers in 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 repair floor tiles in front of fryers in kitchen area.

Observed a household toaster oven being used in the facility to cook food products. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will not use household toaster oven and remove it from the facility.

Observed grease buildup on vent hood above the fryers 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 ceiling tile above soda machine near drive thru area needing to be replaced. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have ceiling tile above soda machine near drive thru replaced with a new one.

Observed tile in between the fryers and grill area needing to be replace with new ones. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have floor tile replaced.

Observed the coving across from the three compartment sink needing repaired. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have coving repaired.

Observed visible black mold under lid in ice machine under drink nozzle machine in drive thru area. COS PIC stated that she will have ice machine under drink nozzle machine in drive thru area cleaned and sanitized today.

Observed visible black mold on sides of large ice machine near back of facility. PIC stated that she will have large ice machine near back area of facility in drive thru area cleaned and sanitized by today.

Observed exposed ceiling tile over mop sink near back area of facility. COS PIC stated that maintenance has been in the process of repairing ceiling tile over mop sink near back area of facility.