AMERICAN DELI

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food cold holding above 41F.See temperature log. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: Food cold holding for more than 4 hours was voluntarily discarded by person in charge

Observed employee drinking out of a Kroger bottled water in the kitchen . CA: Employees shall drink 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: Water was transferred into a single use cups with a lid and a straw.

Observed the main entrance of the facility door with gaps during inspection. CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed multiple TCS foods(sliced and cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, cooked shrimp) colding holding above 41F at the prep top cooler. CA:Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded the TCS foods (sliced and cut tomatoes, shredded cheese, cooked shrimp)cold holding above 41F.

Observed utensils ( such as a metal sifting basket, and a grill scraper stored in the hand sink in the main kitchen area. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Items were removed.

Observed TCS foods stored in the Entree prep top cooler and walk in cooler holding above 41F. See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: TCS food were relocated to freezer to cool to 41F and TCS foods held for more than 4 hours was discarded (white rice).

Observed one dead roach on top of dry storage container of sugar and one on top of rice container cover. CA: Dead insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. COS: Dead roaches was removed, container cover was placed to wash, rinse and sanitized.

Observed TCS foods stored in the Entree prep top cooler and walk in cooler holding above 41F for more than 4 hours. See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: TCS food were relocated to freezer to cool and TCS foods held for more than 4 hours was discarded.

Observed 1 baskets of chicken wings held above the fryer measuring temperatures below 135F. CA: Advised PIC TCS hold holding shall be maintained between 135F or above. COS: PIC reheated the chicken wings during time of inspection. PIC stated that once reheated, wings will be stored in the walk in freezer.

Observed utensils stored in the hand sink in the main kitchen area and sanitizer bucket in the front end service hand sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Items were removed.

Observed box of raw chicken wings cooling at room temperature. COS: Box of chicken wings was relocated to walk in cooler.

Observed in use scoop with handle touching cooked rice. CA: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs. Scoop was removed

Observed the vegetable sink used for washing fish. CA: Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. COS: Vegetable sink was cleanse, washed and sanitized.

Observed the old food service permit displayed. CA: Informed PIC to pay the current food service permit and gave PIC an NOV (notice of violation) for Operating with an expired food service permit.

Observed several containers stored above the 3-compartment sink stacked wet. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed 2 baskets of chicken wings held above the fryer measuring temperatures below 135F. CA: Advised PIC TCS hold holding shall be maintained between 135F or above. COS: PIC reheated the chicken wings during time of inspection

Observed PIC unable to provide procedures in place for Norovirus clean-up. CA: Advised PIC A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment the procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. COS: PIC was provided Norovirus clean-up fact sheet during time of inspection, PIC has EPA registered Germicidal Bleach in facility

Observed 2022 food service permit posted during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current food service permit

Observed small plastic container used as a scoop stored inside a bulk container of honey sauce inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC utensils with a handle shall be used and stored with the handle above the food. COS: PIC removed the container

Observed metal container of utensils stored in water measuring 90F. Advised PIC the water used shall be maintained at a minimum of 135F. COS: PIC discarded the water during time of inspection

Observed several containers stored above the 3-compartment sink stacked wet. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

Observed cardboard stored inside the fryer and along 2 shelves inside the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. COS: PIC removed all cardboard

Observed black mold like substance along the green racks inside the walk-in cooler in need of cleaning. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.