KRYSTAL - SHORTER

Improper thawing methods observed during inspection. Several packages of frozen, commercially prepackaged chili were stored in warming pass-through unit to thaw. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Packages of chili were found to still be frozen at less than 32 degrees. Chili was relocated to double boiler on stove top to be properly reheated to 135 degrees. Employees were educated on proper methods for thawing frozen foods, including placing in reach-in coolers in advance or thawing during the cooking process.

Observed ice buildup on floor and on boxes of food in walk in freezer. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. No direct contamination of food was observed. Discussed relocating all food items away from condensation leak. Walk-In freezer should be serviced by a licensed professional and all ice must be removed. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed sanitizer cloth buckets not at proper strength during inspection. Multiple buckets measured at 0 ppm quat ammonia. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. It was discovered that sanitizer dispenser at 3-comartment sink was empty. Dispenser was re-filled and all cloth buckets were properly adjusted to 300ppm quat ammonia.

Observed improper storage of food utensils between uses. Several utensils at cookline were stored in standing water at 71 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All scoops were taken to dishwashing area to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Employees were educated on storing scoops between uses in a clean, dry location or in water at 135 degrees or above.

Observed improper storage of single-use items during inspection. Several boxes of straws, to-go boxes, cups, and other items stored directly on floor in outside dry storage building. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to relocate all single use items to shelves off the floor. Single use items must be stored 6 inches off the floor at all times.

Observed a pan of raw sausage patties stored over boxes of ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. CA: Discussed separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods with PIC. PIC moved the pan of sausage patties. No contamination of ready-to-eat food product was observed.

Observed handwashing sink blocked by brooms and without paper towels. CA: Discussed keeping all handwashing sinks maintained so that they are accessible at all times for employee use with PIC. PIC moved brooms blocking the sink and replaced paper towels.

Observed food debris accumulation in prep top cooler and reach in cooler. CA: PIC had units cleaned of food debris. No food contamination involved.

Observed dust and debris buildup on several ceiling tiles and vents on ceiling in main kitchen and dry storage area. CA: PIC will have ceiling tiles and vents cleaned/replaced where needed.

Observed dust and debris buildup on several ceiling tiles and vents on ceiling in main kitchen and dry storage area. CA: PIC will have ceiling tiles and vents cleaned/replaced where needed.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods cold held at greater than 41 F. Observed TCS foods in Walk In Cooler #2 and drive through cooler cold held at greater than 41 F. CA: Discussed cold holding of TCS foods with PIC. PIC discarded all foods cold held at greater than 41 F. Cooler in drive through was determined to be cold holding at 41 F or less. Walk In Cooler #2 was determined not to be operating properly and will not be used to cold hold food until serviced by a licensed professional and rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed build up of ice on boxes of food in walk in freezer. CA: Discussed having walk in freezer serviced with PIC. No direct contamination of food was observed. PIC moved boxed of food away from ice build up. PIC will have walk in freezer serviced by a licensed professional. Walk in freezer will be rechecked by the Health Department.