Hardee's #7

Observed container of sliced cheese placed on line using time as a procedure without a time stamp to indicate discard time. CA: The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food as specified in paragraph 2. PIC placed time stamp on container of sliced cheese.

Observed the inside of the broiler with a build-up of residue on the grates and the catch basin. 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 broiler cleaned.

Observed water leaks in the ceilings inside of the walk-in-cooler and the back kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the leaks repaired

Observed TCS food (sliced tomatoes and shredded cheese) cold held at a temperature above 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. PIC removed TCS food from service.

Observed employee cell phone charging on top of wrapped buns. 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. Cell phone was removed from on top of buns.

Observed TCS food item such as omelet mix (Sausage,ham,bacon,shredded american 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 discarded the food item.

Observed fume hoods above the fryers and grill not clean to sight or touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hoods cleaned.

Observed the coving in the WIC 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 water-stained ceiling tiles in the lobby area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the ceiling tiles replaced.

Observed the floors under equipment such as fryers, grill, and steam table with an accumulation of grease and debris. 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 floors cleaned.

Observed air conditioning vents with an accumulation of dust. 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 vents cleaned.

Observed no light bulbs in the fume hood above the ovens. CA: At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. PIC will have the fume hood supplied with lightbulbs.

Observed TCS food item 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 walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.

Observed the ice machine in the main kitchen 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 ice machine.

Observed back door in main kitchen propped open. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC will make sure the back door is closed.

Observed fume hood above the fryers not clean to sight or touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hoods cleaned.