CIRCLE K STORES INC/SUBWAY #3647

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (sliced deli ham=45°F, sliced tomatoes=49°F, and sliced cucumber=44°F) cold held above 41°F in prep top cooler. CA: Temperature control for safety (TCS) food items shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: Sliced deli ham, sliced tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers were observed to be cold holding above 41°F for greater than 4 hours. PIC discarded those food items.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (sliced deli turkey=44°F) cold held above 41°F in prep top cooler. CA: Temperature control for safety (TCS) food items shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: Sliced deli turkey was found to be above 41°F for less than 4 hours. Sliced deli turkey was relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool to 41°F or below before being placed back into prep top cooler.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods thawing at room temperature. Observed sealed package of meatballs thawing on food prep cart at room temperature. CA: Discussed proper methods for thawing TCS foods with PIC. Meatballs were still frozen and placed into a cooler to be properly thawed.

Observed multiple live flies in front food service area. Observed wall-mounted light trap pest control device unplugged/ not in service. CA: PIC will contact pest control for service and have light trap repaired/ replaced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed accumulation of water on the interior surface of front reach-in cooler. Observed gaskets in poor repair on front reach-in cooler and reach-in cooler in storage area. CA: Discussed having work order submitted to replace gaskets and service front reach-in cooler. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed several spray bottles of cleaning chemicals hanging on rack where single use cups, straws, and other items are stored. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All chemicals were properly relocated to designated area away from food and single use items as required.

Observed sanitizer for cloth bucket not at proper strength (0 ppm quat ammonia). It was also determined that automatic sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink is not operating properly. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Sanitizer was changed out and adjusted to 200ppm quat as required. Work order will be submitted to have sanitizer dispenser at 3-comp sink calibrated

Observed water dripping from compressor and accumulating on interior surfaces of front reach-in cooler. Observed damaged/split gaskets on front reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Work order will be submitted to have cooler properly serviced and/or repaired. Gaskets will also be repaired or replaced. This will be rechecked.

Observed black buildup on gaskets of reach-in cooler at front kitchen area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Employees were assigned to clean and sanitize gaskets. this should be done regularly to prevent buildup.

Observed employee coats and other personal items stored on shelves in kitchen intended for dry storage items. Personal items stored on top of boxes of single use cups, lids, and other single use items. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All personal items were properly relocated to designated areas.

Observed bread trays with accumulated food buildup. Bread baking trays were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient enough to prevent buildup. CA: PIC will have baking trays cleaned and will implement a 24-hour cleaning cycle for bread baking trays at maximum.

Observed debris buildup on the vegetable and meat slicers. CA: PIC had slicers cleaned. PIC will ensure cleaning of utensils and equipment occurs within a 4-hour period after each use.

Observed ice buildup on food boxes and packaging in walk-in freezer. No food contamination involved. PIC removed ice from boxes and placed a tray to collect any leaking water or ice. PIC will monitor freezer unit for additional ice buildup and will have cooler repaired/ serviced if observed.

Observed TCS food being hot held below 135 degrees. Meatballs 127 degrees. CA: discussed with PIC that meatballs were prepared less than 4 hours before serving. PIC reheated meatballs to 165 degrees to be held at 135 degrees for hot holding.

Observed several flies in the front food service area. CA: PIC will have pest control treatment performed for flies.