Tim's Country Kitchen Buffete

Observed cold TCS stored above 41 F (see above temperatures). COS. Items to be discarded 4 hours from when they were removed from refrigeration. Code: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (see above temperatures). COS. Items were recently removed from cooler; reheated to 165 F. Code: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Observed that the facility is using time as a public health control, however, the facility placed out food on time at 10:10 AM and marked on their paperwork that it was placed out at 11 am. Observed that the facility was placing out cold ham, shredded cheese, and diced tomatoes on time as a public health control, however, these items measured greater than 41 F when they were placed out on time. COS. Items were marked for 4 hours from when they were removed from refrigeration instead of when they were placed on the line. Code: TCS food that uses time as a public health control shall follow a written plan that covers that the items are placed out at the correct temperature, the they are held for the correct time, and the written plan shall be available for review by the health authority.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the bulk ice machine. Code: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed accumulation of grease, food, and debris as well as accumulation of standing water under shelves and equipment on the line/main kitchen; observed many damaged ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area, over the self-service line, and in the dining area. Code: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed that there are porous, non-easily cleanable ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area. Code: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed that the facility was stacking pans while wet and hand drying dishes. COS. Containers laid out to dry and staff educted to allow for air drying. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be air dried.

Observed some equipment, particularly the freezer chests, were in a state of disrepair. CA: Equipment shall be well maintained.

Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment, particularly with freezers. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed minor accumulation of debris and grease on floors, walls, and ceilings. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that there were absorbent drop ceiling tiles in the kitchen and observed that the floor was unsealed concrete. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Observed some lights out in the kitchen. CA: Lighting intensity shall be appropriate.

Observed that the facility was not properly washing dishes and that dishes were not clean. COS. Dishes were washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that the floor drains were backing up. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed scoops were stored with their handles in the food. COS. Moved. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored using approved means such as in running water, in hot (135 F), in the product with the level of the handle above the level of the food, or in/on a clean container/surface.

Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that the dumpster was missing the dumpster plug. CA: Dumpsters with drains shall have a dumpster plug.

Observed that there were areas of the food service, such as the line, where trash was being produced but there was no trash can. CA: A trash can shall be available in each area where trash is produced.

Observed accumulation of debris and grease on floors, walls, and ceilings. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that areas of the floor were no longer properly sealed. CA: Floors shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

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