MILK AND HONEY RESTAURANT

No hand drying device at handwash station upon entry. COS. Napkins were provided and paper towel replaced. Also observed second handwash station at prep area with soap dispenser in disrepair.

Observed food handling employee wearing wrist watch while handling food. COS. PIC asked employee to remove watch. 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.

Facility has unpaid permit fee.

Observed heavy build up of from condensation inside walk in freezer. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Observed dish machine actively in use to sanitize dishes with 0ppm sanitizer reading. COS Dish machine was checked and dishes re washed with 100ppm Chlorine reading. CA. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions.

Observed clean pans stacked together with water in between. Food utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. CA. PIC advised to separate and stack utensils to allow air drying to occur.

Observed no consumer advisory for undercooked foods. CA. If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder.

Observed scoops used to dispense bulk flour and sugar with handles touching food. COS scoops were placed with handles pointing up. CA: Scoops shall be kept in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon.

Observed clean pans stacked together with water in between. Food utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS utensils were separated and stacked to allow air drying to occur.

Observed raw steak thawing inside produce sink. COS steak was removed and produce sink cleaned and sanitized.

Observed no consumer advisory for undercooked foods. CA. If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder.

Observed sanitizer bucket stored immediately beside packages of grits on storage shelf. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS Sanitizer bucket was removed.

Observed food handling employees wearing wrist watches while handling food. 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 employees removed watches.

Most recent inspection was not posted inside facility. Observed older inspection sheet displayed. CA. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed clean pans stacked together with water in between. Food utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS utensils were separated and stacked to allow air drying to occur.

Observed cooked salmon, chicken, and catfish stored on counter near fryers not hot holding at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS foods were placed back into fryer to reheat and then placed into warmer cabinet to maintain temperature.

Observed bottle of water and cupped beverage, used for employee consumption, stored directly on cutting board in front of prep top cooler. COS beverages were relocated, also observed two additional water bottles throughout main kitchen. Employees may only drink from single service cups with a lid and straw.

Observed scoop used for ice, inside wait station, stored in a container with red liquid and gnats. COS scoop was replaced.

Observed container of cooked shrimp stored inside preptop cooler and cooked chicken sausage stored inside reach in cooler improperly cooling. COS shrimp was placed into two smaller containers and placed inside an ice bath; ice was poured directly into chicken sausage container to cool.

Upon arrival observed rear exit door propped open for approximately 30 minutes without receiving food or removing trash from facility. COS door was closed. There is a visible visible gap on rear exit door. Door needs to be repaired to assist with preventing pest entry.

Facility has not paid food service permit fee and has an expired permit displayed. Provided manager with an invoice.

Observed bowls used as scoops stored directly inside food contents of bulk containers of sugar, brown sugar, and panko. Also observed inside bin of diced tomatoes inside prep top cooler. COS all bowls were removed and scoops with handles were purchased during inspection.

Observed cellphone stored directly on top on container of diced tomatoes inside prep top cooler. COS food was removed.