Southern Fire Kitchen Fayetteville, LLC

Observed that the facility had cooked macaroni and pasta that they were attempting to cool by placing into deep, filled pans, covered with lids, and then stacked on top of each other; this method of cooling is not productive to cooling. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate to ensure that food reaches the required time and temperature requirements.

Observed food stored on the floor; observed no splash guard between the veggie sink and meat sink, foods were exposed to splash between the two sinks. COS. Moved food off of floor; splash guard will be installed and corrected soon. CA: Food shall bestored at least 6 inches off of the floor; food shall be protected from contamination.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was posted behind the bar. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed many chipped plates. COS. Removed. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed of durable materials that retain their characteristics.

Observed that the facility did not have test strips for the Purrell Food Surface Sanitizer that they use. CA: Facility shall have the means to test each type of sanitization method used.

Observed that the facility was storing their raw meats in direct contact with undrained ice. COS. Removed. CA: Food shall not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior stacking.

Observed raw turkey stored over many containers of raw seafood at the breading/fry station and observed raw turkey stored over two containers of raw lamb in the reach-in cooler. COS. All items were rearranged according to internal cook temperature requirements and all items which may have been contaminated were discarded. CA: Food shall be properly protected and separated to prevent cross contamination.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (chicken, whiting, collards, cheese). COS. Items to be cooked and served or discarded within 4 hours from when they were removed from the storage coolers. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed several foodborne illness and public health intervention violations including proper separation and storage of food, holding temperatures, and not sanitizing food contact surfaces. CA: It is the responsibility of the person-in-charge to maintain active managerial control of the establishment and to prevent and correct violations.

Observed that the mechanical warewasher was not dispensing sanitizer; several cycles were ran. COS. Facility was able to get the warewasher to dispense sanitizer prior to leaving. CA: Mechanical warewashers shall dispense sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

Observed front of house employees wearing watches, bracelets, and jewelry on the hands and wrists while preparing drinks. COS. PIC had employees remove the items. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces in the kitchen and at the bar. COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed raw turkey stored above lettuce, cooked ready-to-eat foods, peppers, and raw beef; observed packages of raw beef stored inside of packages of raw chicken; observed raw, shelled eggs stored above cheese. COS. All items were rearranged according to internal cook temperature requirements and all items which may have been contaminated were discarded. CA: Food shall be properly protected and separated to prevent cross contamination.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (chicken, shrimp, catfish, cheese). COS. Items to be cooked and served or discarded within 4 hours from when they were removed from the storage coolers. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed hot TCS food (pasta, salmon, chicken, lamb) that was stored below 135 F. COS. Items to be discarded 4 hours from when they were placed out of the oven. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Observed several foodborne illness and public health intervention violations including proper separation and storage of food, holding temperatures, contamination of equipment, and employee health reporting requirements. CA: It is the responsibility of the person-in-charge to maintain active managerial control of the establishment and to prevent and correct violations.

Observed that the facility did not have certified food safety manager certification posted. CA: Facility shall have a certified food safety manager and the documentation of that certification shall be posted in public view.

Observed that the facility was unable to produce verifiable evidence of employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement. CA: Facility shall have verifiable means of showing employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement.

Observed many employee drinks stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw, in bottles, and in reuseable cups both with and without lids and all of them were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed a phone stored in a hotel pan in contact with in-use utensils (tongs). COS. Phone removed, items washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned when contamination may have occurred.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in only water. COS. Removed. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed that the facility does not have a written disclosure of major food allergens used in the facility. CA: Facility shall have a written disclosure of the major food allergens used in items.

Observed many employees wearing watches, bracelets, and jewelry on the hands and wrists. COS. PIC had employees remove the items. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant water that measured 110 F. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored in an approved manner such as under running water, in hot (135 F) water, in the product with the handle above the level of the food, or in/on a clean container/surface.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior stacking.

Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and other utensils shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed single-use items stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Single-use items shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed that the facility did not have test strips for neither the QUAT sanitizer that they use nor the Purrell Food Surface Sanitizer that they use. CA: Facility shall have the means to test each type of sanitization method used.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen and storage area. COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the non-food contact surfaces of the bars was non-smooth wood. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces exposed to splash, spillage, or dust shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed that the storage rooms were not easily cleanable because the walls were painted black. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and shall be able to identify that it needs cleaning easily.