King's Deli

Observed several pans and containers of raw chicken in the RIC in the main kitchen area temping above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 PIC tossed the containers of chicken in the trash. Educated PIC that she may have to put the chicken into more shallow pans or not put as much meat in one pan.

Observed TCS foods (chicken tenders, wings, and thigh meat ) in the RIC not properly date marked that have been held for more than 24 hours. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will have TCS food items that are being held for 24hrs or longer properly date marked.

Observed shrimp being thawed in the rinse sink of the three compartment sink. CA: During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. COS PIC was educated that meat must be prepped in the sanitize sink of the three compartment sink and must be sanitized before and after use. PIC verbally understood.

Observed three 5 gallon soy sauce buckets being used to store different flavored lemonades. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have lemonades stored in other approved food grade containers.

Observed a red cutting board at the three compartment sink that was not clean to sight or in good repair. CA: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC will have cutting board replaced with one that is in good repair.

Observed two wet mops not hung to properly dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will have mops hung to properly dry.

Observed precooked chicken wings in a pan on a prep table maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. No employees were preparing chicken wings. 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. PIC removed chicken from service.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of fryer with an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have fryers cleaned.

Observed french fries in RIC not being held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC will remove french fries from RIC.

Observed flour stored in containers not labeled with the common name. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. PIC will properly label containers.

Observed soy sauce container not properly stored 6 inches from ground. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed live pest such as roaches 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; Pf and Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will contact a pest control company.

Observed employee drink in RIC with sauces. CA: . Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed drink from RIC.

Observed light bulb missing from fume hood. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will provide a light bulb.

Observed the previous inspection report not posted in the facility. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will place a copy of the current inspection report in the facility for public view.

Observed employee using hands to get ice out of the ice machine. CA: Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. PIC will have employees use ice scoop to prevent bare hand contact with ice.

Observed TCS food items such as sliced mozzarella cheese in cold holding not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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. PIC placed the cheese in the RIC to rapidly cool.

Observed the PIC could not provide documentation of the Employee Health Policy. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee experience symptoms related to foodborne illness. PIC was given a copy of the policy.

Observed containers of chicken wings being stored uncovered in the RIC. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the 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. PIC provided lids to the containers.

Observed the ice machine not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine cleaned.

Observed live pests such as roaches 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 contact a pest control company.

Observed employee preparing food in the kitchen without any type of hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC provided employee with a hair net.

Observed leak at the bottom of the toilet in the restroom. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the leak repaired.

Observed the scoop handle being stored in contact with several food items such as sugar and rice. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC placed the handle above the food item.

Observed the fume hood not clean to sight to touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.

Observed employee items such as drinks, car keys, and fast food being stored on a prep table among food for facility. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. PIC will provide employees with a designated area to store employee items.

Observed TCS food items such as chicken wings in cold holding not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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. PIC placed the food item in the RIC to rapidly cool.

Observed Certified Food Safety manager certificate holder listed in another facility. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. PIC will provide another Food Safety Manager certificate for the facility.

Observed wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer solution between uses. 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 a sanitizer solution.

Observed a roach run across the floor by the three-compartment sink. 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 contact a pest control company..

Observed the previous inspection report not posted in the facility. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will place a copy of the current inspection report in the facility for public view.

Observed the scoop handle being stored in contact with sugar. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC placed the handle above the food item.

Observed the fume hood not clean to sight to touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.

Observed employee drink such as a mug being stored on a prep table among food for facility. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. PIC will provide employees with a designated area to store employee items.

Observed TCS food items such as chicken wings in cold holding not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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. PIC placed the food item in the RIC to rapidly cool.

Observed hush puppy mix, flounder, and tilapia being stored in the RIF and uncovered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the 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. PIC wrapped the food items.

Observed the ice machine not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine cleaned.

Observed TCS foods such as chicken wings and slaw held more than 24 hours not date marked. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, 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 after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety. Discussed the date marking procedure with the PIC. PIC date marked the containers.

Observed dead pests in the ceiling light fixtures, on the floor and in equipment throughout the main kitchen area. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, 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. PIC will have the dead pests removed.

Observed employee preparing food in the kitchen without any type of hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC provided employee with a hair net.

Observed fruit/vegetable sink being used to hold soiled dishes. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will have the dishes removed from the sink.

Observed floor drain by three-compartment sink with water surfacing. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the drainage issue repaired.

Observed employee drink such as coke being stored int he RIF among food for facility. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. PIC will provide employees with a designated area to store employee items.

Observed scoops stored in several food containers such as rice and fish flour being stored in contact with the food item. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC placed the handles above the food item.

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 under the grill and fryer not free from an accumulation of grease and food buildup. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean under the grill.

Observed the RIF on the outside patio with an accumulation of dirt. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the equipment cleaned.

Observed the employee's drinks (Coke and water) in the RIC and RIF. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. PIC removed the drinks from the RIF and RIC.

Observed several employees preparing food without any type of hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC provided employee a hair restraint.

Observed an employee washing mushrooms at the 3 compartment sink. CA:Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will make sure employee uses designated fruit and vegetable sink.

Observed no cold water at the employee hand washing sink. CA:Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have the water issue corrected.

Observed no cold water at the mop sink due to the knob missing. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have the water issue corrected.

Observed grease and food debris on the floor behind the cooking equipment, under the front counter, and along the crown molding over the front counter. 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 clean the areas.

Observed under the grill not free from an accumulation of grease and food buildup. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean under the grill.

Observed the RIF and RIC on the outside patio not free dirt and accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean the equipment.

Observed broken floor tiles in front of the fryer. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the tiles replaced.

Observed the cabinet door missing from the vanity in the restroom. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the door replaced.

Observed dust on the vents near the restroom, wall near the ice machine, and the air condition unit near the fumehood. 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 remove the dust.