SEBLI ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, LLC

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food cold holding above 41F.See temperature log. Observed that the prep top cooler was not plugged in. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: Food cold holding for more than 4-6 hours was voluntarily discarded by person in charge.

Observed no handwashing soap at the main kitchen hand sink and at the bar hand sink during inspection: CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Handwashing soap was made available at both hand sinks.

Observed frozen (Gomer)collard greens thawing at the counter top in the main kitchen at room temperature. CA: CA: time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or Completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen. Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process. COS: Food was placed in the walk in cooler to properly thaw.

Observed the back door from the main kitchen with outer opening/day lights can be overly observed from the outside into the main kitchen. 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.

Inspector observed TCS foods (Fried rice, pasta, cooked vegetables, and raw beef) stored in the walk in cooler holding above 41F. See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC(person in charge) that 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). COS: Food held for more than 4 hours was discarded and other food items was transferred to the prep top cooler.

Observed pasta cooling improperly at the walk in cooler. CA: Informed PIC (person in charge) that for Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. Pasta was discarded.

Observed dry food seasonings, sugar, slice tomatoes, cut green paper, sand raw beef stored uncovered. COS: Food items was covered.

Observed dead roaches around the kitchen area. CA: Informed PIC Dead insects 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 current inspection blocked by menu. CA: Informed PIC to post inspection for public view.

Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler to be peeling and unclean. CA: Informed PIC to clean or replace the shelves in the walk in cooler.

Observed floors and walls unclean to sight with buildup of food debris and residue. CA: Informed PIC that the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

No paper towels available at hand sink. COS- PIC provided paper towels for hand sink.

Observed unclean pans stored in vegetable sink. COS- pans were removed and sink was cleaned and sanitized. Advised PIC only fruits and vegetable shall be washed in sink.

No hot water at meat and vegetable sink. Advised to have repaired.

Current permit not posted. Contact 404-508-7900 to pay current permit

Observed inspection report hidden on countertop. PIC advised the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority

Observed dumpster lids open. Advised PIC that dumpster lids shall remain closed at all times to prevent pest.

Observed floors and walls unclean to sight with buildup of food debris and residue.