JERSEY MIKES'S SUBS

Observed in-use spatula fall on floor and employee working at grill rinse spatula off then attempted to use spatula at grill. Informed employee that any contaminated or unclean utensils and dishes shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in that order at the 3-compartment sink. COS: PIC washed, rinsed, and sanitized spatula at 3-compartment sink. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

Observed no chlorine test strips when facility uses a chlorine based sanitizer to sanitize restrooms. Suggested to purchase chlorine test strips. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Observed no EPA list G registered disinfectant for vomit/fecal clean up procedures. Suggested to purchase an EPA list G (effective against Norovirus) disinfectant. CA: A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.

Observed in use 3-compartment sink sanitizer reading above 400ppm quat which is above the manufacturer's levels of recommendation of 150-200ppm quat. COS: PIC remade solution to 200ppm quat. Suggested to have chemical supplier check sanitizer gauge to make sure the recommended amount of sanitizer is being mixed with water. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions.

Observed no chlorine test strips when facility uses a chlorine based sanitizer to sanitize restrooms. Suggested to purchase chlorine test strips. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Observed personal phone and purse stored on shelf with customer food products. COS: phone and purse relocated to a designated area for employee personal items. CA: Areas designated for employees items shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Observed lettuce on front line cooling (prepped at 11am day of inspection) that was tightly wrapped with saran wrap. Observed another container of lettuce tightly covered while cooling in walk in cooler COS: PIC put lettuce on ice and uncovered it and placed in walk in cooler

Observed tin foil lining bottom shelf of prep table in back kitchen area. Advised to removed tin foil and that all surfaces and lining of surfaces shall be durable, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.