GRINDHOUSE KILLER BURGERS

Observed plastic food containers being stacked while wet in the dish area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Observed two cell phone devices stored on a prep top cooler and on the prep sink. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: Food employees removed their devices to the designated employee storage area.

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. Observed food containers of eggs, tomatoes, onions, blue cheese crumbles, and lettuce without any lids or coverings in the prep top cooler. COS: PIC provided lids for each food container in the prep top cooler.

CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. Observed utensils sitting in sanitizing bucket with wiping cloth inside solution in the dining area. COS: Food employee moved utensils from sanitizing bucket to the kitchen dish area and discarded the solution inside the bucket.

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 excessive food debris on the floor in the main kitchen by the grill and prep top coolers and food splatter on the ceiling above grill area and prep top coolers.

Observed black substance on interior of ice machine. Discussed ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized by EOD (End of Day).

Observed sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce cooling while tightly covered. Observed cooling lettuce and sliced tomatoes in container filled above fill line.
Discussed proper cooling methods including leaving items partially or fully uncovered until completely cool and in smaller portions.

Observed pans stacked wet on shelves in ware washing area.