Nov 26, 2025
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed one big prep top cooler cold holding at temperatures above 41F. All of the TCS foods inside of the prep top cooler were also above 41F CA: 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: The TCS foods within the prep top cooler were discarded. Discussed with PIC and staff that the prep top cooler cannot be used until it is serviced and fixed. Until then, all TCS foods (chicken, sausage crumbles, cheese, cut tomatoes, and any dairy/cheese sauces) must be kept inside of the walk in cooler or prep top cooler that is working. If Marco's corporate allows, the facility can use time as a public health control for TCS items that were usually stored inside of the prep top cooler that is in disrepair.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Observed one handwashing sink in the main kitchen area without paper towels. CA: (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels COS: The PIC provided the hand sink with individual disposable towels.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
Observed encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed employee place dough directly on an unclean tray (scorched and encrusted with burnt food items) for baking/cooking unclean and bake it. CA: 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. P COS: The can opener holster and blade were washed, rinsed and sanitized before storing it to air dry. The dough was tossed out and the food was remade. Discussed with PIC and employee to use clean equipment and place a layer of clean single use aluminum foil or parchment paper on baking trays before placing the dough on them.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)
No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in women's restroom. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.