PASQUALE'S

Observation: Observed wiping cloth not fully submerged in sanitizer solution when not in use. Observed concentration of chlorine sanitizer solution in chemical sanitizer bucket at greater than 200 ppm.

CA: Wiping cloths must be submerged in chemical sanitizer when not in use. Chlorine chemical sanitizer solution must be kept within acceptable ranges (50ppm-100ppm).

COS: Discussed wiping cloth storage and proper concentrations of chlorine sanitizers with the CFSM. The CFSM remade the sanitizer solution (verified 100 ppm) and will educate staff.

Observation: Observed daylight around an exterior door in the main kitchen area when the door was closed.

CA: Outer openings must be protected by tight fitting doors

COS: No COS observed. The CFSM will have the door serviced and or replace the weather stripping around the door. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observation: Observed cutting board on reach in cooler heavily scored/ scratched and unable to be properly cleaned/ sanitized.

CA: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

COS: No COS observed. The CFSM will have the cutting board repaired or replaced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observation: Observed gaskets/ seals of multiple coolers in the main kitchen area damaged and in need of replacement.

CA: Equipment components such as gaskets or seals must be kept in good repair.

COS: No COS observed. The CFSM will have the damaged gaskets replaced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observation: Observed residue accumulation on multiple air conditioning vent covers throughout main kitchen and dish room.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

COS: No COS observed. The CFSM will have all vent covers properly cleaned so that they are free of residue. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observation: Observed residue accumulation on the nonfood-contact surfaces of multiple reach in coolers in the main kitchen area.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

COS: No COS observed. The CFSM will have the coolers cleaned so that they are free of residue accumulation. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed several TCS foods held above 41 degrees in prep top cooler. Boiled eggs 48 degrees, Sliced Ham 57 degrees, blue cheese 45 degrees, Ranch dressing 43 degrees and 46 degrees, Caeser dressing 50 degrees and 45 degrees, Italian Dressing 47 degrees and 48 degrees, Thousand Island dressing 48 degrees, Greek dressing 51 degrees, feta cheese 49 degrees. CA: PIC discarded TCS foods exceeding 4 hours since being taken from working cooler. All salvageable TCS foods were relocated to walk in cooler to be cooled to proper cold holding temperatures. Employees were instructed not to use prep top cooler for TCS foods until serviced by a licensed professional and rechecked by Health Department to ensure cooler is reaching 41 degrees or below.

Observed improper hot holding of TCS foods below 135 degrees. Marinara sauce measured at 120 degrees in crockpot. CA: Discussed with PIC, marinara was reheated to 165 for proper hot holding.

Observed several food containers on clean dish rack with black build up. Observed pasta in food container with black buildup inside walk in cooler. CA: PIC relocated all dishes to dishwashing area to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Pasta was discarded.

Observed black buildup on the interior surfaces of ice machine. CA: PIC will have ice machine cleaned and sanitized.

Observed employees without hair restraints in food prep area handling food. CA: PIC removed individuals without hair restraints and ensured all employees handling food in the food prep area had hair restraints.

Observed damaged gaskets on several reach in coolers. Damaged reach in freezer and reach in cooler in main kitchen are in need of repairs. CA: Discussed with PIC work orders will be submitted to have gaskets and equipment repaired, this will be rechecked.