District III

Observed the only hand sink was blocked by a cart. CA - PIC moved the cart. PIC will ensure that the hand sink isn’t blocked. .

Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in kitchen or at the bar. CA - PIC stocked both sinks.

Observed no vomit kit upon request. CA - PIC will acquire a vomit kit.

Observed no thermometers in any of the units tested. CA - PIC will ensure that all fridges have thermometers in them to ensure accurate temperature control.

Observed noodle strainers being stored in water bath below 135 F CA - PIC changed out the water baths.

Consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal products not provided. EHS determined based off of the PIC answer to the questions asked about the poster in the facility.

1. Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. Pf

2. Disclosure shall include: (i) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “rawegg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” Pf or (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Pf

3. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states:

(i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; Pf or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf

PIC will have her menus reprinted

Observed a heavily scored white cutting board that wasn’t in use with a black mold like substance in the gashes. 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. PIC discarded the cutting board.