THE COMMONS RESTAURANT

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 two empty glass bottle inside the hand-sink at the bar. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Bottles was removed.

Observed food employees with watch/jewelry on while prepping food. CA: 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: Hand watch(apple) was removed and hands was properly washed.

Observed the back door not fully closed during the inspection (when closed, the gaps are visible). CA: 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 a single service beverage cup of orange juice with ice without a lid/cover and straw on top of the prep area. CA: Employee may 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. COS: Beverage was disposed of.

Observed pans/trays stacked while still wet. CA: Equipment shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food or must stagger equipment to properly air dry.