DOWNWIND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Observed one filet of salmon thawing in the reduced oxygen packaging in the cooler. CA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less. COS: Employee removed fish from the reduced oxygen packaging and placed back in cooler to finish thawing.

Observed two wiping cloth sanitizer buckets at 0-10ppm Chlorine sanitizer concentration. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); COS: Employee remade both buckets to 50ppm-100ppm Chlorine sanitizer concentration.

Observed open mug filled with coffee as well as a can of opened beverage can in food preparation area next to the coffee machine.

CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas.

Observed no EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site.

CA: A food establishment shall have an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment.

Observed knives magnet, whiskers, food processor, meat tubs in the walk-in cooler to be unclean to sight and touch with dark residue and food debris.

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Discussed with PIC the food contact surfaces must be cleaned more thoroughly.

Observed steak thawing in the vegetable sink.

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS: Employee voluntarily moved the steak to the walk-in cooler.

Observed sanitizer that is not approved to be used for food contact surfaces.

CA: If another solution of a chemical is used, the permit holder shall demonstrate to the Health Authority that the solution achieves sanitization and the use of the solution shall be approved

Observed salmon and mahi mahifish thawing in the reduced oxygen packaging in the cooler.

CA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less;

Observed mob sink drain not draining properly.

CA:A plumbing system shall be repaired and maintained in good repair.

Observed no bulb shielding on the light fixtures located in the kitchen preparation area.

CA: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food.

Observed dust buildup on the airduct located in the food preparation area.

CA:Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials.

Observed rusted wire shelving above the 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed unclean plastic liner on wired shelves used to store clean dishes and equipment.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed unclean and chipped flooring in the walk in cooler.

CA: Floors and floor coverings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Discussed with PIC to have the floor cleaned within the next 10 days.