AMERICAN DELI

Observed sanitizer bucket with no registering level of chlorine. Observed soap residue in rags and bucket.

CA: Chlorine sanitizers applied to food-contact surfaces shall be at a concentration between 50-99 ppm

COS: PIC washed bucket and remade sanitizer to 50ppm. Advised PIC and staff to use bleach and no soap when making sanitizer.

Observed shrimp thawing in meat sink upon arrival. PIC informed us shrimp had been taken out of freezer around 11am. Inspector took temperature of shrimp at 2pm of 70F (3 hours since thawing began).

TCS food shall be thawed 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 a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C).

COS: PIC drained shrimp, added ice and moved container to the bottom of the prep-top cooler to facilitate cooling.

Observed rag used to clean prep surfaces stored on prep top cooler.

CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration of 50-99ppm chlorine, and laundered daily.

COS: Staff member placed rag into sanitizer bucket

Observed a large pile of un-bagged, uncovered garbage behind the dumpster.

CA: Refuse shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents.

Send proof of correction to Linda Marrazzo Perez by 10/31/25

Observed organic matter build-up in back interior of ice bin in front food service-under beverage dispenser and in sprite soda nozzle. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized to sight and touch as shall prevent build-up of soil. Person in charge (PIC) advised to clean and send pictures of area cleaned. COS: PIC replaced the sprite soda nozzle with a new one.

Observed multiple non-food contact surfaces (sauce bottle holder, under inside of 2 drawer cooler, shelves in walk-in-cooler, walls & ceiling in walk-in-cooler) unclean to sight and touch. CA: All non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised to clean all listed non-food contact surfaces and to create a cleaning schedule to ensure they are routinely cleaned at a frequency that prevents build-up of debris.

Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed an employee grab 2 pieces of cooked bread to prepare for service with their bare hands. Advised that bare hand contact is not allowed with ready-to-eat food, unless all parts of the food item will be cooked to at least 145F. COS: Employee discarded both pieces of bread, washed their hands, and put gloves on before preparing any more food.

Observed beverage containers (milk and sparkling water) stored inside the ice machine (which is used for the beverage station). Advised that nothing may be stored inside ice that is used in food or beverages. COS: PIC removed the beverages from inside the ice machine. Advised the ice must be melted and may not be used for food or beverages.