CHECKERS

Observed pan with cooked burger patties in walk in cooler the PIC stated was cooked the day prior without date mark. COS Item was discarded. Advised PIC that TCS foods held greater 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 or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS cheese date marked.

Observed food permit posted in back of main kitchen not displayed for public viewing. C.A. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed wrapping paper for sandwiches stored on shelf with debris on shelf and paper. COS wrapping papers were discarded and shelf cleaned and sanitized. CA. single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination;

Observed stagnant water and debris on floor behind ice machine. Also observed grease on walls and dusty ceiling tiles and vent covers. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed employee wearing wristwatch while preparing food. COS watch was removed. 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.

Observed food permit posted in back of main kitchen not displayed for public viewing. C.A. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed meat (smoked brisket) being thawed in stagnant water inside sanitizer sink. COS item was placed under running water. Thawing flyer was given to PIC.

Observed food employees without adequate hair restraints upon entry. COS employees donned hair nets. C.A. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed sanitizer bucket with a 0ppm sanitizer reading. COS sanitizer bucket solution was remade to 200ppm quat. C.A. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution.

Observed no food permit displayed for public viewing. C.A. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed multiple containers stacked with water still draining from pans. Advised PIC to air dry pans prior to stacking.

Observed foods using time as a public health control with prep time and temperatures that are inconsistent. COS items were exchanged and time stamps were updated.

(i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control.

Observed food handling employee handling cooked hamburger patties and scooping ice with nail polish.

Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.

Observed food handling employee handling food without wearing hair restraints. COS employee placed on hair net.

Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

The facility does not have the most current inspection posted at the walk up window.

At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority.

observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41F to (due to malfunctioning undercounter cooler and walk-in cooler); see asterisks in temperature log. COS: All TCS foods were discarded. Coolers must be repaired within the next 3 days. Premise visit will be conducted no later than 6/30/23. Observed reach-in freezers not freezing food frozen solid (ambient temperature was at 37F and 35F. Must also fix these units also).

Observed organic black matter inside ice machine and on drink soda nozzle on soda machine. Advised to dump ice and clean and sanitize inside ice machice twice. Advised to clean and sanitize all drink nozzles. COS: Ice machine turned off and drink nozzles moved to be cleaned.

Observed raw bacon thawing on top of reach-in cooler. Raw bacon was well over 41F. Bacon had been thawing for two hours. COS: Raw bacon was placed in reach-in freezer to cool. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less

Observed broken storage door, ice buildup in walk-in freezer, broken gasket for reach-in cooler, and dented chest freezer door in the facility. Advised to repair all equipment. AC dripping near 3-compartment sink. Advised to have AC fix to prevent overhead dripping.