BURGER KING #924

Upon arrival, observed cheese and sliced tomatoes not held under on temperature control and not time marked for TPHC. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, 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;P

(ii) The food may have an initial temperature of 70°F (21°C) or less if;

(I) It is a ready-to-eat fruit or vegetable that upon cutting is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, or

(II) It is a ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food that upon opening is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food,

(III) The food temperature does not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 4 hours from the time it was rendered a time/temperature control for safety food; and

(IV) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food as specified in paragraph 2.(ii)(I) and (II).

(iii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;Pf

(iv) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;P and

(v) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded.P

COS: Employee labeled food items with time tracking stickers.

Observed the gasket of the chest freezer in the main kitchen in disrepair. Observed the walk-in cooler door's hinges in disrepair. CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Observed the men's restroom sink faucet loose. Observed the sink next to the three compartment sink leaking water. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed the gasket of the chest freezer in the main kitchen in disrepair. CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Observed a piece of unknown equipment drilled directly to the drain board of the designated vegetable sink that is deteriorating.CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Discussed with PIC to remove.

Observed the gasket of the chest freezer in the main kitchen in disrepair. CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

Observed heavy accumulation of grease build up below and behind fryers. 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 food employees with artificial nails/painted nails using a scoop to serve fries with no gloves. CA:A food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food unless they are wearing gloves in good repair.

Observed heavy accumulation of grease build up below and behind fryers. CA: Advised to clean. Observed food debris and/or trash directly on the floor of the walk in freezer. CA: Advised to clean. Observed chipped tiles in main kitchen.CA: Advised to repair/replace floor tiles.