UNIVERSAL JOINT

Observed plastic container inside hand sink of main kitchen and chef stated that he was prepping something in it. CA: handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing COS: Chef removed container and place in dish washing area.

Observed Ice machine and soda nozzle in bar area with accumulated black substance. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

A: 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. Observed food containers of chicken, vegetables, goat, beef, lettuce, salsa, and tilapia without coverings or lids in the prep top coolers. COS: Food employees provided lids for each food container in each prep top cooler.

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 chicken, shrimp, salsa, and tilapia without coverings or lids in the prep top cooler. COS: Food employees provided lids for each food container.

CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Observed food debris and food splatter on the walls in the main kitchen and floors in the walk-in cooler.