Caribe

Observed orange slime build up in the ice machine at the front of the facility. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will have ice machine cleaned.

Observed a leak at the large 3 compartment sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak repaired.

Observed a leak on the faucet in the bathroom. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have faucet repaired.

Observed light in the large RIC in the front of the facility not working. CA: At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators. PIC will have light in RIC repaired to working order.

Observed facility without a written procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC was given a written cleanup procedure to follow.

Observed cardboard used as a surface to line shelves in dry storage and reach in cooler. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC removed cardboard.

Observed wiping cloths being stored on the cutting boards. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and laundered daily. PIC placed the wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.

Observed wiping cloths being stored on cutting board. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and laundered daily. PIC will store the wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution in between use.

Observed fruit flies in the main kitchen area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will minimize the presence of the fruit flies in the facility.

Observed air conditioning vents above the prep table in need of cleaning. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have the air conditioning vents cleaned.

Observed the coving in the restroom in need of repair. CA: In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm). PIC will have the coving repaired.

Observed wiping cloths being stored on cutting board. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and laundered daily. PIC will store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution in between use.

Observed no test strips at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three-compartment sink with test strips.

Observed the drain plug missing from the dumpster. CA: 511-6-1.06(5)(o) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC will contact the waste company about replacing the drain plug.