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Observed several employees who were preparing food, stopped to wash utensils/equipment, and then began preparing food again without washing their hands or changing their gloves. COS. Employees were stopped and prompted to wash their hands. Code: Prior to wokring with food, when changing tasks, or when contamination occurs employees shall wash thier hands.

Observed that the facility is storing their bulk/extra cooked pastries in the back on speed racks and trays that are uncovered in the main kitchen. COS. Covered. Code: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed that the facility is attempting to washing equipment and utensils by only wiping them with soiled wet wiping cloths instead of properly cleaning in the 3-compartment sink. COS. Employees were educated on properly cleaning utensils. Code: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that the facility was not sanitizing the utensils (knives, bowls) they cleaned before use. COS. Utensils were sanitized in the 3-compartment sink. Code: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

Observed that the facility is storing food in the main kitchen area on the counter where it is exposed to splash. COS. Items moved. Code: Food shall be stored in a manner where it is protected from contamination.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in empty sanitizer buckets in the back preparation area. COS. Sanitizer solution added. Code: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed that the facility is attempting to wash dirty utensils in the produce sink. COS. Staff educated and sink was washed, rinsed, and sanitized in place. Code: Produce sinks shall only be used for washing produce.

Observed that employee belongings stored with food and food contact surfaces in the front food service area. COS. Removed. Code: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that bowls were being used as scoops in containers of bulk dry foods and observed scoops being stored in the product with the handle touching the product, all noted in the back preparation area. COS. Removed. Code: Scoops shall have handles and the handles shall be stored above the level of the product.

Observed that the facility has installed a thin, flimsy splash guard in the front food preparation area that is attached to the counter using tape. Code: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Observed that the facility is storing dustbusters on the counters in the front food service area with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. Code: Maintenance tools, including items such as vacuums, shall be properly stored to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed many drinks stored in non-single-use containers with lids and both with and without straws and observed water bottles that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the facility. COS. All drinks removed and placed into the employee break room. 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 food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. COS. Moved. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed that the facility keeps self-service food in tabletop display cases that have sliding doors and no other protection from consumers; when cases are opened by consumers, the food is exposed to contamination. CA: Protective devices for counters, serving lines, salad bars and other similar food displays in food service establishments shall be designed and constructed so as to intercept contaminants which may be expelled from the customer's mouth or nose.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted; facility posted their previous score of 100 'A' instead of the 59 'U'. 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 single-use items stored upright without overhead protection at the front food service area. COS. Inverted. CA: Single-use items shall be covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed that the dumpster does not have a drain plug in the drain. CA: All dumpsters with a drain shall have a drain plug in place.

Observed employee phone stored on counter. COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed rotten food (produce, blackberries and grapes). COS. Discarded. CA: Food shall be safe.

Observed dented cans. COS. Removed. CA: Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the food.

Observed that the facility has a policy for using time as a public health control, however, they are not keeping track of the time for the items that were placed out. COS. Items to be discarded. CA: TCS items that use time as a public health control shall have their time properly tracked and a written policy shall be available upon request.

Observed that the facility has several foodborne-illness risk factor and public health intervention violations including holding temperatures, food not covered, no vomit and diarrheal clean up policy or supplies, and chemical storage and usage. CA: It is the responsibility of the person-in-charge to maintain active managerial control over the facility and to ensure that foodborne-illness risk factor and public health intervention violations are prevented or corrected as necessary.

Observed that the certified food safety manager certification was present in the facility but not posted in public view. CA: Certified food safety manager certification shall be posted in public view.

Observed sanitizer buckets stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Chemicals shall be properly stored to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the facility had several unlabaled spray bottles. COS. Labeled. CA: All working containers of chemicals shall be labeled.

Observed many drinks stored in non-single-use containers with lids and both with and without straws that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the facility. COS. All drinks removed and placed into the employee break room. 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 hand sink at the front food service area being used to fill containers with water. COS. Staff educated. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.

Observed that the facility was unable to provide a written plan for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea and was unable to get all of the supplies for the plan they report is in place. CA: Facility shall have written instructions on how to clean up vomit and diarrhea and shall have all of the supplies necessary for the plan.

Observed food stored uncovered, particularly baked goods. COS. Covers added, lids added. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed containers of residential, wand-type bug sprays in the facility. COS. Removed. CA: Conditions of use for chemicals shall be followed including only using residential pesticides in residential settings.

Observed that the facility keeps self-service food in tabletop display cases that have sliding doors and no other protection from consumers; when cases are opened by consumers, the food is exposed to contamination. CA: Protective devices for counters, serving lines, salad bars and other similar food displays in food service establishments shall be designed and constructed so as to intercept contaminants which may be expelled from the customer's mouth or nose.

Observed employees wearing jewelry (bracelets and watches) while preparing/handling food. COS. Jewelry 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 wet wiping cloths stored on counters and stored in sanitizer solution that is not at the appropriate concentration. COS. New sanitizer buckets made, wet wiping cloths placed into them. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

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 that the food service permit was not posted. CA: The food service permit shall be posted in public view.

Observed that the trays used for food (food is placed onto the tray directly) are kept upright without overhead protection; the facility does place deli paper next to the stack for consumers to use, however, this is not protected either and does not cover the entire tray/food-contact surface. CA: Utensils, such as plates/trays, shall be kept covered or inverted.

Observed single-use items stored upright without overhead protection at the front food service area. COS. Inverted. CA: Single-use items shall be covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed that the facility provides consumers with tongs that they use to get their food items; tongs are not protected from contamination, are used any on product that the consumer may want, and are with the consumer as they walk around the self-service area. CA: Consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods shall be provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination; utensils for consumer self-service shall be available at each container of food.

Observed that the dumpster does not have a drain plug in the drain. CA: All dumpsters with a drain shall have a drain plug in place.