Toast to Toast (Holiday Inn & Suites)

Observed that the facility had foods date marked with the prep date but did not include the expiration date. COS: items were date marked with the correct expiration date. Code: food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1 and held for 7 days maximum.

Observed a box of shell eggs stored directly on the floor of the walk in cooler. COS: box of eggs were moved to the bottom shelf of the cooler. Code: food items shall be stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed employee drinks stored in single-ues containers with a lid, but no straw, and drinks were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that the handsink in the front was being used to store items in the basin. COS. Removed. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for the purpose of washing hands.

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

Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (sausage gravy, cooked mushrooms). COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be stored at 41 F or below.

Observed employee drink stored in non-single-use container. COS. Drink removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers, such as a tumbler, and in bottles was stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that the facility did not have a means of testing their hot water sanitizing dish washer. CA: Facility shall have a means of testing each type of sanitizer used in the facility.

Observed that the floor of the buffet area was carpet. RCA: Either move the buffet area to an area with an easily cleanable, nonabsorbent surface or remove the carpet. CA: Carpet shall not be installed in food preparation or service areas.

Observed that the facility was dating marking items for 8 days instead of 7. COS. Labels were corrected and staff was educated on proper date marking; confusion was they were adding 7 days and not counting the day of prep as 1 day. CA: Prepared TCS foods shall be date marked for no more than 7 days.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution that was not at the correct concentration. COS. Added more sanitizer. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration.

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

Observed that the floor of the buffet area was carpet. RCA: Either move the buffet area to an area with an easily cleanable, nonabsorbent surface or remove the carpet. CA: Carpet shall not be installed in food preparation or service areas.