SIAM THAI RESTAURANT

Observed food containers of shrimp under the prep top cooler and a food container of bean sprouts in the walk-in cooler without and lids or coverings. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. COS: Food employee provided lids for each food container in the prep top cooler and walk-in cooler.

Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen area over the grill with staining, grease buildup, and discoloration. Advised Person-In Charge to deep clean ceiling tiles to prevent contamination of food items or replace them.

CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed food containers of tofu, tomatoes, and cut lime under the prep top cooler without and lids or coverings. COS: Food employee provided lids for each food container in the prep top cooler.

CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature by placing the food in shallow pans; separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; using rapid cooling equipment; stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; using containers that facilitate heat transfer; adding ice as an ingredient, and other effective methods. Pf Observed food container of curry sauce cooling in the reach in cooler while completely covered. Advised PIC to allow cool air to flow into food container and lower temperature. COS: PIC partially covered food container in the reach in cooler.

CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. Observed water dripping from ceiling/ A/C unit directly into a container of raw shell eggs. PIC showed communications between them and A/C repair person stating that it will be serviced on 12/13/24. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded raw shell eggs. Discussed with PIC to remind all staff to keep foods covered at all times.

PIC unable to show knowledge of the symptom to restrict or exclude employees. CA: PIC should demonstrate restriction/exclusion knowledge by describing the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food

Facility was unable to provide any methods or procedures for cleaning up vomit/fecal incidents. 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.

Observed several foods (fried tofu, shrimp, egg rolls) in freezer stored uncovered. Advised to cover all foods.

Observed employee with an apple watch on the wrist while cutting raw chicken. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Employee removed watched, washed hands, and continued cutting raw chicken.

Observed microfiber towels lined on the shelves where dishes are being stored. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food.