Azalea Estates

Observed employees entering the kitchen and begin making beverages and working with food without washing their hands. COS. Employees washed their hands and food discarded. Code: Employees shall wash their hands prior to working with food, when entering the kitchen, when changing tasks, and when contamination may have occured.

Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (see above temperatures). COS. Discarded. 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 serving undercooked eggs (over easy eggs) that are made from raw (non-pasteurized), shelled eggs; eggs were cooked to 111 F. PIC stated that they were unaware that pasteurized eggs needed to be used when serving undercooked eggs. COS. Staff educated, eggs were discarded, and new overeasy eggs were made using pasteurized eggs. Code: Raw shelled eggs shall not be used when making partially cooked animal products, such as undercooked eggs.

Observed employee drinks stored in a single-use cup with no lid or straw and in a reusable cup that was stored on top of the mixer in the main kitchen; observed employee drinks stored in tumblers and thermoses both with and above clean utensils in the front of house area. COS. Removed. Code: 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 that the only hand sink in the kitchen was inaccessible due to a cart full of items stored infront of the sink. COS. Inspector moved cart. Code: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

Observed that there was heavy accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the baffle of the ice machine that was in direct contact with the ice. COS. Ice is not going to be used and the machine is being washed, rinsed, and sanitized in place. Code: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed many employees wearing watches, bracelets, and other jewelry on their hands or wrists while preparing food; this included both kitchen staff and front of house staff. COS. Jewelry removed. Code: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food, to include medical information bracelets.

Observed that the 3-compartment sink faucet had a continuous leak and the prep sink had a continuous dripping leak. Code: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed accumulation of debris and food under shelves in the dry storage and equipment on the line; observed damaged walls in the dry storage; observed damaged ceiling in the hallway dry storage 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 employee belongings (bags/purses) stored with and above food contact surfaces (clean linen/utensils). COS. Items moved. Code: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed prepared TCS food that was date marked to be held longer than 7 days and observed that the facility was using inconsistent methods to date (some items had prep and discard date, others had one or the other). COS. Labels fixed. CA: Prepared TCS food and opened manufactured TCS food shall be date marked to be held for no more than 7 days with the day of preparation/opening being day 1 and the facility may mark items with the date of preparation/opening, the date of discard, or both, however, the method of date marking shall remain consistent.

Observed that the facility did not have written notification of the major food allergens used in the facility. CA: The facility shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the bulk ice machine on the front of the baffle (non-food contact surface side) only. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed accumulation of debris, food, and items under the shelves of the walk-in, dry storage, and equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee items and activities shall be in designated areas that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that wet wiping cloths were stored on the counter. COS. Wet wiping cloths were placed into a sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration.

Observed boxes on single-use items stored directly on the floor. COS. Items moved. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

Observed prepared TCS food that was prepared more than 7 days ago which had not been discarded yet. COS. Discarded. CA: Prepared TCS items shall not be held longer than 7 days.

Observed that the staff bathroom did not have a covered trash receptacle. CA: All restrooms used by women shall have a covered trash receptacle for sanitary products.

Observed cold TCS food (yogurt, eggs, leafy greens, egg salad, tomatoes) that were stored above 41 F. COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS items that use cold holding has a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed utensils stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Utensils inverted. CA: Utensils shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed raw pork stored above the milk and potatoes in walk in cooler. COS. Pork was replaced to other location. CA: Food shall be stored in correct separation order to avoid contamination.

Observed pass date egg salad stored in the reach in cooler. COS. item has been removed and discard. Prepared TCS items shall be stored for no more than 7 days.

Observed employees preparing food while wearing jewelry on their hands and wrists. COS. Items removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food, to include medical information bracelets.

Observed that the hand sink had a leak faucet and 2-compartment prep sink has no hot water. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.