Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers

Observed ice bin left uncovered while not in use. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by 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 closed ice bin.

Observed employee cell phone sitting on pizza prep top table and employee food and drinks stored on the same shelf as facility food product in walk in cooler. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed phone, drinks, and food.

Observed TCS food (tomatoes) in the RIC not being maintained at 41 degrees fahrenheit. 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 discarded the tomatoes.

Observed the Servsafe certification posted in the facility is expired. CA: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. PIC will have 30 days to obtain a new Servsafe certificate.

Observed no hot or cold water at one the handwashing sinks in the men and women restrooms. 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 replaced the batteries under the sink so that the hand sensors would operate.

Observed the coving by the drink dispenser storage 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 employees drinks stored on shelf above prep table. 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 placed the drinks in the appropriate area.

Observed TCS food items such as mozzarella cheese, salami, and shredded American cheese being stored at the top of the prep top cooler 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 items in the WIC to rapidly cool.

Observed container of shredded cheese being stored uncovered at the bottom of the prep top cooler. 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 the container with a lid.

Observed the hot water at the handwashing sinks in the main kitchen not reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC will have the hot water generation and distribution system fixed to meet the peak hot water demands in the facility.

Observed flat top grills being used in the main kitchen area to cook food that did not meet the general requirements for food contact surfaces. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. PIC will replace the flat top grills with equipment that meets the general requirements.

Observed the coving by the drink dispenser storage 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 molded strawberries in the WIC. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. PIC discarded the food items.

Observed TCS food item 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 at the bottom of the prep top cooler to rapidly cool.

Observed the interior of the ice bin in front of the serving line 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 wash and sanitize the interior of the ice bin.

Observed no copy of the current inspection report being displayed in the facility for public view. 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 provide a copy the current inspection report for public display.

Observed no copy of the food service permit in the facility. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will obtain a copy of the food service permit from EH.

Observed the ice scoop handle being stored in contact with the ice. 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 repositioned the ice scoop to prevent contact between the handle and the ice.

Observed employee items such as drinks and cell phone being stored o prep tables. 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 removed the employee items and placed them in a designated area.

Observed strawberry with mold-like growth in alcohol walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. PIC discarded strawberries.

Observed TCS-foods(tomatoes, cheese, and ham) in reach in cooler not 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 took food items into walk in cooler to rapidly cool items.