Grape Vine's Casual Italian

Inspector observed scoops without handles stored in the bulk spices. COS - PIC replaced cups/bowls with scoops that have a handle. Corrective action: Scoops must have a handle and store handles out of the food.

Inspector observed utensils wet stacked as clean. Corrective action: Utensils must be stored in a self-draining position and completely air-dried before stacking as clean.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods not discarded after 7 days. COS - PIC discarded. Advised PIC to discard foods by labeled discard date with a max of 7 days.

Dish machines measured 0 ppm Chlorine with test strips. COS PIC set up 3-comp sink to manual dish wash. Advise PIC to have maintenance adjust dish machine to dispense 50-100 ppm Chlorine at plate level.

Observed ROP fish not removed from package prior to thawing. COS opened all thawing packages. Advise PIC to follow manufacturer's instructions and open the ROP fish prior to thawing.

5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment:

(i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or

(ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.

An in-use utensil was not stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container. COS removed. Advise PIC to always use scoops with handles and store handles out of the food.