AMERI BISTRO

Observed sticky trap in main kitchen with approximately 8 dead roaches. 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 trap was removed from kitchen.

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Observed build up of grease on hood and black organic growth on outer surfaces of sauce pans. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed accumulated grease on floor and wall behind cooking equipment (fryers). Also observed vents in main kitchen with accumulation of dust. PIC advised to clean areas. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Observed pan with uncovered cooked rice stored below raw eggs inside walk in cooler. Also observed box with half and half stored in container with raw shrimp and uncovered cooked corn beneath raw shrimp and raw fish inside reach in cooler. Raw shrimp was also observed stored directly on top of precooked egg rolls in prep top cooler.
CA. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing raw foods separated from cooked/ready to eat foods and storing raw foods in order of internal cook temperatures. COS. Items were rearranged based on internal cook temperature and to prevent cross contamination. Egg rolls were discarded.

Observed bins of raw chicken, fish and egg rolls stored uncovered inside prep top coolers, walk in cooler and reach in cooler. CA. Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS. Items were covered.

Observed wiping cloths left on prep top counter area. CA. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at appropriate concentration. COS cloth was removed.

Facility has unpaid permit fee.

Observed inside of microwave unclean to sight and touch. Also observed build up of food debris on floor and gaskets of prep top coolers and reach in cooler. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed accumulated food debris on floor beneath cooking equipment and counter tops. Also observed vents in main kitchen with accumulation of dust. PIC advised to clean areas. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Observed pan with cooked chicken stored below raw eggs, and cooked eggs and cheese stored directly on top container with raw chicken beside raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Also observed box with half and half stored in container with raw shrimp and cooked corn beneath raw shrimp inside reach in cooler. CA. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing raw foods separated from cooked/ready to eat foods and storing raw foods in order of internal cook temperatures. COS. Items were rearranged to prevent cross contamination.

Observed bins of raw chicken, fish and egg rolls stored uncovered inside prep top coolers. CA. Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS. Items were covered.

Observed containers with cooked chicken, shrimp and boiled eggs without date markings. PIC advised items were cooked morning of inspection. CA. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC advised to date mark items.

Observed no Hot water in establishment. PIC reported the heater went out day before inspection and have scheduled repair for 7.8.2025. CA. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC advised to repair hot water heater by 7/11/2025.

No test strips available to check chemical concentration of sanitizers. CA. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Correct by 7.9.2025.

Observed expired CFSM certificates posted. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Correct within 30 days.

Observed wiping cloths left on countertop in main kitchen and on prep top counter area. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at appropriate concentration. COS cloths were removed.

Facility has unpaid permit fee.

Observed scoops used to dispense bulk items with handles touching food. COS. Scoops were removed and handle placed pointing upwards from food.

Observed clean utensils stacked together wet. PIC advised to allow air drying before stacking utensils together.

Observed produce sink and interior of microwave unclean to sight and touch. CA. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed items in walk in cooler and multiple bulk item storage containers without the common name labelled. CA. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food.

Observed TCS foods (cooked chicken, fried rice) cooling on countertop, PIC states items were out approximately an hour. Also observed just prepped raw chicken in walk in cooler tightly covered. CA. Discussed with PIC to have foods cooled rapidly using the different approved methods and to remove or open cover from container half way to promote rapid cooling.

Observed scoops used to dispense bulk items with handles touching food. COS. Scoops were removed and handle placed pointing upwards from food.

Observed employee place raw chicken wings on sink surface that was unclean with yellowish stains from bacteria and placed inside walk-in cooler. COS: All chicken wings touching sink surface were discarded due to cross-contamination of food. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed multiple TCS food items cold-holding above 41F in prep-top cooler next to grill. COS: All TCS foods items were discarded, and PIC stated he will buy new prep-top cooler since that one has given him issues the last few weeks. Premise visit will occur by 6/16/23 to check on status of new prep-top cooler. See asterisks in temperature log.

Observed cardboard lining multiple shelves and spatulas stored above grill stored on cardboard. COS: Spatulas were placed in dishwashing sink and advised PIC to removed all cardboard lining shelves. Single-use articles and food-contact surfaces must not be placed on cardboard. Shelve surfaces must be durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. Surfaces that you can clean and sanitize.

Observed multiple employee food items stored above customer food in two-door cooler and prep-top coolers. Advised PIC that all employee food must be stored below customer food.