Feb 24, 2026
Followup
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Observed a chemical spray bottle stored in the basin of the hand sink in the main kitchen. COS: Person in charge relocated.
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)
Observed frozen food containers prepped and packaged by the food service establishment not properly labeled in a glass chest freezer in the front food service area. CA: Food packaged in a food service establishment, that is not provided by a foodservice employee upon consumer request, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. 2. Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (ii) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (iii) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (iv) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (v) The name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. Pf (vi) Except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(Q)(3) - (5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 - Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling. (vii) For any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin.
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
Upon arrival, observed frozen chicken thawing in the designated meat sink at room temperature. COS: PIC completely submerged frozen chicken under running water with sufficient velocity. CA:Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:
- Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or
- Completely submerged under running water:(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF;
- As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or
- Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Observed utensils stored in a container of water with a temperature of 70F. Observed a plastic cup with no handles stored directly in the rice bin.CA:During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.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; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).