FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT

Observed prepared portioned steak stored in sandwich bags and guacamole prepared 01/06 at 7am stored inside the walk-in cooler inside a plastic container with the lid tightly secured and a container of sausage stored inside the reach-in cooler on the cook line covered tightly while actively cooling. CA: Advised PIC 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC uncovered the guacamole and placed it inside the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling and propped the lids sideways on the steak and sausage to allow air-flow to cool the items down during time of inspection

Observed scoop handles in direct contact with food items on 2 prep top coolers on the cook line. CA: Advised PIC . During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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. COS: PIC removed scoops and placed at the dish pit to be washed and sanitized

Observed dishes stacked inside of each other stored on the dish rack while wet. CA: Advised PIC Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: In a self-draining position that allows air drying

Observed the nozzle on the sweet tea urn with black debris present. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC discarded the sweet tea and cleaned the dispenser during time of inspection

Observed dish rack with multiple dishes stacked wet during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed greens racks inside the walk-in cooler with build-up present. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed food debris on the floor inside the walk-in cooler and freezer. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed a server remove toast from the conveyor belt and box it with bare hands. CA: Advised PIC Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready- to-eat form. COS: PIC complied by discarded the toast and remade with gloved hands during time of inspection

Observed 1 food employees drink stored in front of the steam well without a lid or straw and 3 drinks stored on a shelf above the prep top without a straw. CA: Advised PIC Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC complied and relocated all drinks to designated areas during time of inspection

Observed utensils (forks, knives and spoons) stored inside 3 different containers with accumulation in direct contact with the mouth portion and debris inside 2 tea urn machines during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC complied and placed all items inside the dish pit to be re-washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed 2 trays of mushrooms and 2 trays of cooked unions stored on a rack cooling at room temperature. CA: Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC removed items from the rack and placed inside the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling during time of inspection

Observed dish rack with multiple dishes stacked wet during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed greens racks inside the walk-in cooler with build-up present. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed steam well with grits, gravy , and sausage measuring temperatures below 135F and 1 crock with grits measuring below 135F. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

Observed dish stored as clean on the dish rack with food debris present. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed dishes and placed in the dish pit to be rewashed

Observed scoop stored down inside a bulk container of seasoning on the prep table. CA: Advised PIC during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: PIC removed the scoop and placed in the dish pit to be rewashed during time of inspection

Observed dish rack with multiple dishes stacked wet during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed cutting board in-use and cutting boards stored under the prep table wit black stains present. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed gaskets inside reach-in coolers on the cook line with food debris. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed several cracked tiles in the dish pit holding standing water. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed food employee touch pants pocket with gloved hands and return back to handling food without washing hands and changing gloves. CA: Advised PIC if used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS: PIC instructed food employee to remove gloves and wash hands during time of inspection

Observed 3 sanitizer buckets with 0PPM Quat sanitizer during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC a chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified shall be maintained between 200-400PPM. COS: PIC remade buckets during time of inspection

Observed wet wiping cloths soiled in food debris not used stored on the counter. CA: Advised PIC wiping cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. COS: PIC removed all cloths and placed inside the sanitizer buckets

Observed dish rack with multiple dishes stacked wet during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking