THE STRATFORD

Observed visible food debris on equipment, refrigerators/freezers, and bulk storage containers in main kitchen area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed vents and ceiling tiles in main kitchen not clean to sight and touch in main kitchen. Also observed missing floor drain cover in main kitchen. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed cooked hot dogs labeled 10/7/25 not discarded after 7 days. COS. items were discarded. CA. 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.

Observed visible food debris on equipment such as inside microwave, refrigerators, and on cooking equipment in main kitchen area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC advised to conduct cleaning of equipment.

Observed build-up of grease and debris on floor and walls beneath and behind fryers and beneath large equipment such as cold holding units, as well as build-up of dust on ceiling and walls. PIC advised to remove debris from floors, walls and ceiling. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed missing ceiling tile in main kitchen. PIC advised to replace missing tile.

Observed glasses being washed inside chemical dishwasher at the bar with a 0ppm chlorine reading. PIC advised to have dishwasher repaired prior to use. Glasses may be cleaned using 3 compartment sink or dish machine inside main kitchen.

Observed tin foil lining bottom shelf on table by reach in freezer in the main kitchen area. COS: PIC voluntarily removed tin foil from bottom shelf. Advised PIC to use cleanable surfaces that are non-absorbent to avoid buildup of bacteria or paint over shelves to remove rust surfaces.

Observed visible food debris on equipment such as inside microwave, covers of bulk storage containers, hood, cooking equipment, and storage shelves in main kitchen area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC advised to conduct cleaning of equipment.

Observed build-up of grease and debris on floor and walls beneath and behind fryers and beneath large equipment such as cold holding units, as well as build-up of dust on ceiling and walls. PIC advised to remove debris from floors, walls and ceiling. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed glasses being washed inside chemical dishwasher at the bar with a 0ppm chlorine reading. PIC advised to have dishwasher repaired prior to use. Glasses may be cleaned using 3 compartment sink or dish machine inside main kitchen.

Observed rodent traps throughout main kitchen as well as rodent dropping on floor inside main kitchen behind freezer chest and beneath 3 compartment sink. Also observed two openings in wall by freezer chest. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control

PIC advised to seal all opening and conduct thorough cleaning.

Observed scoops used to dispense bulk items with handles touching food. COS scoops were placed with handles pointing above food.

Observed build-up of debris beneath fryers and large equipment such as cold holding units, as well as build-up of dust on ceiling and walls. PIC advised to remove debris from floors, walls and ceiling. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed TCS foods in the prep top cooler not cold holding at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS items were placed on ice bath or reach-in cooler. No TCS food should be stored in prep-top unit until it is repaired.

Observed inside of microwave unclean with food debris accumulation on all surfaces. Advised to clean microwave. Observed black organic matter inside the ice machine. COS: Ice machine was turned off. Advised to clean, sanitize, and dump ice twice prior to normal use. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed 2 sanitizer buckets reading at 0ppm quat ammonium. Advised PIC to use bleach instead of quat ammonium pump from 3-compartment sink and have sanitizer pump serviced.

Observed food handling employee prepare food while not wearing hairnet. COS: Employee placed hairnet on.

Observed multiple food debris accumulation stains on walls near Bain Marie table area and 3-compartment ware washing sink area. Advised to clean all food debris accumulation from walls. Observed one missing tile and multiple broken tiles near entrance of walk-in cooler. Advised to replace all broken and missing floor tiles.