SMOKEZ SOULFOOD KITCHEN BASE

Observed food handling employee eating in the main kitchen. COS employee ceased eating and washed hands.

Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed no paper towels at restroom hand sink. COS paper towels were placed inside restroom.

Observed raw chicken being prepped inside the produce sink. COS wings were removed, produce was cleaned using a chlorine based sanitizer.

Observed food items stored directly on the floor inside the walk in freezer. COS items were placed on shelves.

Observed improper food storage inside main kitchen: -onions in a bin stored directly on floor -case of canned beverages stored directly on floor -3 containers of sauce stored directly on floor

CA: food must be stored at minimum 6 inches of floor surface.

Observed food handling employee wearing a wrist watch. CA: no jewelry other than plain wedding band may be worn on hands or wrist area.

Observed flies throughout main kitchen area. CA: facility needs to install an air curtain or effective method at front service window and side entrance door.

Observed visible gap at side entrance door. CA: facility needs to fix gap to help assist against pest entry.

Facility does not have hand washing reminder sign at hand sink in main kitchen. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.