LIPS RESTAURANT

Observed pasta noodles, stewed tomatoes, grits and maranira sauce holding at temperatures above 41*F stored inside walk-in cooler #1 in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

Observed 3 soda nozzles behind the bar with pink debris build-up. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Nozzles were cleaned during time of inspection

Observed several live gnats behind the bar. CA: Advised PIC 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 as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Observed the latch to walk-in cooler #1 unable to completely close, lock mechanism not effective during service hours. CA: Advised PIC equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

Observed several stand alone cutting boards with heavy black stains. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed racks inside walk-in cooler #1 and #2 rusted. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed dust debris build-up on the fan inside walk-in cooler #1. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed curry sauce, gravy, butter sauce, chicken butter sauce measuring temperatures above 41*F. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC complied and discarded food items during time of inspection due to prep date of 01/05/2025

Observed debris build-up inside the ice scoop holder with 3 scoops stored in direct contact. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC complied and removed the holder and placed inside the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed and sanitized

Observed dish machine measuring 0PPM chlorine during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC chlorine shall be maintained between 50-100PPM in mechanical ware washing equipment. PIC has been advised to utilize 3-compartment (wash, rinse and sanitizer) until repairs are made

Observed visible light at the back door in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC outer opening shall be protected

Observed cracked floor tiles holding standing water in the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed 2 containers of mash potatoes, 1 container of etouffee, and 2 containers of Curry prepared 06/05 measuring temperatures above 41*F with condensation build-up on the lids not cooled down properly. CA: Advised PIC 1. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:

(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and

(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P

2. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. P

3. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, a time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with laws allowing a temperature above 41°F (5°C) during shipment from the supplier shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C). P

4. Raw eggs shall be received and immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

Observed visible light at the back door in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC outer opening shall be protected

Observed constant dripping faucets at the 3-compartment, meat and vegetable sink and utensil spray nozzle sink in the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed broken tiles in the dish pit holding standing water in need of repair. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed cold water knob stripped at the hand sink on the cook line. CA: Advised PIC All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed dish machine measuring 0PPM chlorine during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC chlorine shall be maintained between 50-100PPM in mechanical ware washing equipment. PIC has been advised to utilize 3-compartment (wash, rinse and sanitizer) until repairs are made

Observed constant dripping faucets at the 3-compartment and utensil spray nozzle sink in the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed dust debris on shelves holding dishes and black debris along the racks inside walk-in cooler #1. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed broken tiles in the dish pit holding standing water in need of repair. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken wings and raw shelled eggs stored above whipping butter inside walk-in cooler #2 during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC on proper storage. COS: PIC rearranged the cooler during time of inspection

Upon arrival observed no person in charge in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times

Observed heavy black debris along the metal strip of the side table can opener during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed and cleaned at the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection

Observed heavy food splatter inside the microwave in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned the microwave during time of inspection

Observed several TCS food items stored in metal pans not properly date marked held for longer than 24 hours. CA: Advised PIC 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. COS: PIC discarded all food items without date marking, unable to determine when prepared

Observed visible light at the back door in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC outer opening shall be protected

Upon arrival observed the back door propped open. CA: Advised PIC outer opening shall be protected from pest. COS: PIC closed the back door

Observed heavy gnats throughout the main kitchen and behind the bar during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence

Observed 2023 food service permit (Expired 06/30/2023) posted during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current food service permit and post in public view

Observed walk-in cooler #1 not self latching allowing air-flow to escape. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment