Southern Kafe on 17

Observed multiple TCS food items in the Reach In Coolers that were prepped or removed from their original packaging over 24 hours ago and remained in the facility, not date marked:

1. Ham, cooked rice and cooked pork in the Reach In Cooler.

Observed no hanging thermometers in multiple coolers throughout the facility.

Observed heavy food debris on the side of equipment in the facility (fryer, hot box, etc.).

Observed heavy grease build up on the walls and floor in the cooking area (behind fryer area).

Observed heavy grease build up on the vents of the hood.

Observed heavy food/paper debris on the can opener blade.

Observed no hanging thermometers in any of the coolers in the facility.

Observed the handle of the ice scoop stored with the handle touching the product, in the front serving area.

Observed heavy grease build up on the walls and floor in the cooking area (behind fryer area).

Observed the handwashing sink in the front food service have ice and a scrubber within it.

CA: Items were removed.

RCA: Hand sinks shall be used for hand washing only.

Observed the hand sink in the employee bathroom with soap that was unable to dispense.

RCA: PIC shall fix the soap dispenser.

Observed multiple food items in the Reach In Coolers that were prepped over 24 hours ago and remained in the facility, not date marked.

RCA: Food items that are 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.

Observed heavy food/paper debris on the can opener blade.

Observed multiple food items in the Reach In Coolers that were prepped over 24 hours ago and remained in the facility, not date marked (Cole Slaw, chili).

Observed multiple cooked food items in the Reach In Freezer, not date marked.

Observed a non-functioning thermometer in the Reach In Cooler.

Observed multiple cold holding units with missing internal thermometers.

Observed a broken lid on the bulk rice bin.

Observed aluminum being used as shelf liner on a shelf in the kitchen.

Observed heavy food debris throughout the facility:

1. On walls behind the 3-compartment sink and behind fryer/stove area.
2. On floors under the fryer/stove area.
3. At the bottom and around seals of coolers and hot holding box.
4. On shelf liners throughout the kitchen area.
5. On the outside of batter containers under the prep table.
6. On the shelf under the prep table.
7. On the outside of equipment (fryers, coolers).
8. On the inside of hot holding box (bottom).
9. On the outside of bins containing food on a storage rack.

Observed an employee bottled drink stored atop the prep table.

CA: Item was thrown in the trash by employee. All employe drinks need to be inside of cups with lids and straws.

Observed collard greens dated 11/20/23 in the Reach In Cooler.

CA: Item was discarded by employee. All food items that are prepped or removed from their original packaging must be used or discarded within 7 days.

Observed a can of Raid stored on a shelf above the ice machine.

Have licensed pest control service building ONLY.

Observed raw chicken thawing in the prep sink, in standing water.

CA: Water was dumped and chicken was prepped for cooking by employee. When thawing, food item can be thawed in a cooler, under running water at 70 degrees F or less, or cooked from a frozen state.

Observed a non-functioning thermometer in the Reach In Cooler.

Observed a soiled wiping cloth stored atop the prep counter.

CA: Wiping cloth was removed by employee.

Observed a bowl used as a scoop and stored in the sugar bin, with the bottom of the bowl atop the sugar.

Observed heavy food debris throughout the facility:

1. On walls behind the 3-compartment sink and behind fryer/stove area.
2. On floors under the fryer/stove area.
3. At the bottom and around seals of coolers and hot holding box.
4. On shelf liners throughout the kitchen area.
5. On the outside of batter containers under the prep table.
6. On the shelf under the prep table.
7. On the outside of equipment (fryers, coolers).
8. On the inside of hot holding box (bottom).

Observed a ceiling tile hanging from the ceiling in the rear employee restroom and above the stove/fryer area.

Observed a mop not actively in use, stored inside of a mop bucket (of dirty water) in the rear restroom.

Observed an employee cellphone stored atop the prep counter.

CA: Cellphone was removed by employee.

Observed 2 Reach In Coolers in the main kitchen incapable of holding TCS and non-TCS food items at 41 degrees F or lower.

CA: All food items that were prepped and stored, and just stored in the units for over 4 hours, were discarded by Mrs. Tamela. All items listed in the temperatures that were above 43 degrees F were discarded. A work order was placed for the units. Explained to the PIC that the units CANNOT be used again until checked by the Effingham County Health Department.

Observed sanitizer not being used at the 3-compartment sink. Employee only had dish detergent in the first compartment, but nothing in any of the other compartments.

Had dialogue with PIC concerning proper dish washing techniques.

Observed expired milk (dated 5/9/23) and buttermilk (dated 4/11/23) stored in a Reach In Cooler and still being used.

CA: Items were discarded by PIC.

Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the rear kitchen area. Observed boxes of sweet potatoes stored on the floor in the rear of the kitchen, under the oven.

Observed cups used as scoops for rice and sugar, stored within the food product. Observed the handle of a scoop stored within a bin of flour, buried in the food product.