THE RIDGE - GREAT STEAK AND SEAFOOD

Chicken wings thawing on counter top. Ribs cooling in prep sink in water. Advised PIC: c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or

2. Completely submerged under running water:

(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF

(ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and

(iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or

(iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including:

(I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or

(II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF;

3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is:

(i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or

(ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or

4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order.

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.

Observed roach crawling on wall in kitchen behind prep top cooler of food. Advised PIC to schedule more frequent pest control.

Observed ice bin in bar area with soda lines going through ice possible cross contamination. COS- ice wash drained from well. Advised PIC replace ice well.

Observed food prep employees without beard nets. Advised PIC to beard nets for employees with beards longer than 1/2inch

Hot water not operational at prep sink. Advised to restore water to sink for cleaning and sanitizing.

Observed the lid to an old in ground grease trap that has been cement filled inside, with the lid not in place. Advised PIC to replace lip and lid and ensure the lid is screwed down.

Observed light fixture in kitchen are not shielded, replace slotted covers with solid shield light fixtures covers.