DEKALB ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

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 the ice machine to be unclean with pink like build-up inside the ice-machine. CA: All food contact equipment shall be kept clean, Equipment used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. COS: Person in charge unplugged ice-machine in the process to clean and sanitize ice machine.

Observed dead roaches around the dry storage area (some on traps around the kitchen area). Observed rodent droppings behind equipment in the storage area CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Observed gaps at the back door (by the storage area). 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 equipment by the food service line to be unclean with food-build up and debris. the shelves in the walk in coolers appears unclean. and food delivery bag inside the walk in cooler appears to be unclean with food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed multiple pans of general Tso chicken breast hot holding below 135F. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, if used with time/temperature control for safety food, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours throughout the day. COS: PIC removed the pan of chicken from the steam table and place into the steamer to bring the temperature to 135F or above.

Observed multiple pots and pans with food debris stored on the prep table. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, if used with time/temperature control for safety food, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours throughout the day. COS: PIC

Observed multiple items(kitchen equipment, pans, coolers) being store on the floor. CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. 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:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. COS: PIC removed the items from the floor and place 6 inches above the ground.

Observed dead roaches around the dry storage area. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Observed the door handle of the reach in cooler to be unclean with food debris. COS: Person in charge wiped down cooler door. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

Observed food splatter inside the microwave and exterior in need of cleaning. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned during time of inspection

Observed pink debris along the ice shield inside the ice machine. CA: Advised PIC food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch to avoid debris build-up. COS: PIC sanitized the ice shield during time of inspection

Observed debris build-up along the walk-in cooler shelves 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