3 SQUARES DINER, LLC

(BUTTER BEANS, PEAS, AND CHEESE CAKE) found stored in (WALK-IN-FREEZER) uncovered and subject to contamination. PIC COVERED ITEMS UPON REQUEST.

Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. PIC WIPED OUT BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER AND DOORS.

Observed a large box of uncovered precut lettuce in WIC opened and two packs of ranch dressing laying on tope of the exposed lettuce. COS: CFSM covered the exposed box of lettuce.

Observed two packs of ranch dressing laying on top of a large box of lettuce. The large box of lettuce was opened and the ranch dressing was laying inside of it. COS: CFSM removed the ranch dressing and removed the top layer of the cut lettuce.

Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of screen monitor, toasters, fryers, coolers, waffle irons, shelves, etc. CFSM stated they will have everything cleaned within three to five days.

Repeat Violation: Observed cold holding TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods above 41°F at food line. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. See temperature log for said items. Discussed with PIC Richard. He stated they are not using TPHC and I suggested they did. COS: Richard discarded the eggs.

Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of equipment under hood system, shelves, rolling carts, inside wooden cabinets, toasters, microwave, coolers, etc. Needs a deep cleaning. PIC/CFSM stated it will be done within three to five days.

Observed soiled floors throughout kitchen area, dining area, and back area by WIC. Ceiling tile are still in the process of getting replaced. Will have floors cleaned within three to five days.

Repeat Violation: Observed two large containers of raw chicken store above two containers of ready to eat sliced pickles. Can not store raw over ready to eat foods. COS: PIC corrected on site.

Observed cold holding TCS (Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods above 41°F in walk in cooler. TCS foods must be cold held at 41° or below. See temperature log for said items. COS: PIC discarded all of the product. Items were discarded. PIC stated they will not use WIC until it is maintaining proper temperature. CFSM will have unit looked at.

Observed soiled food contact surface of Manitowoc automatic ice machine. Observed black mildew inside unit. PIC will have it cleaned by 04/26/2024.

Observed wet wiping cloths used to wipe down prep tables, counters, and equipment not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS: PIC removed all wet wiping cloths.

OBSERVED RAW BACON AND RAW SAUSAGE STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE-PIC MOVED BACON AND SAUSAGE TO PROPER LOCATION IN COOLER.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT HELD AT 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR ABOVE. FOOD ITEM: SAUSAGE PATTIES HOT HELD AT 83 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT ON GRILL. PIC THREW AWAY ITEMS.

OBSERVED MUSHROOMS AND RAW SAUSAGE STORED IN REACH IN COOLER UNCOVERED AND SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION. CORRECTED ON SITE- PIC HAD EMPLOYEE COVER ITEMS.

OBSERVED FOOD HELD PAST 7 DAY DISPOSAL PERIOD IN REACH IN COOLER. FOOD ITEM: LEMON PIES QUANTITY OF 4. DATE ON CONTAINER MARKED 10-18 (TODAY IS 11-7.) PIC THREW AWAY ITEMS.

OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER, LOCATED NEXT TO DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

OBSERVED FLOORS TROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SOILED WITH DIRT/ FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER ARE SOILED WITH DIRT/ OLD FOOD DEBRIS.