Banquet & Prep

Observed food containers (squeeze bottle of oil, containers of spices, bulk container of sugar) in the main kitchen without common food name label. Advised PIC to label containers with common food name label. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Observed can opener with built up food accumulations. COS: PIC had employee immediately clean their can opener and other the holder it sits in.

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed several food containers in the main kitchen without common food name label. Advised PIC to label containers with common food name label.

Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Observed clean dishes stacked while wet on rack near ware washing area. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

During routine inspection observed three containers of broth stored in walk-cooler uncovered. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Advised manager to ensure product is properly covered after cooling. COS

During routine inspection observed can opener stored in holder with soiled bladed. Can Openers. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. Advised manager can opener blade is cleaned before use.

During routine inspection observed several yogurt containers with expired date label, yogurt dated 8/16/2023. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. Advised manager to ensure product is being rotated and checked daily. Manager discarded expired yogurt.

Observed several small flies in bakery area near ice machine. Manager expressed pest control service facility weekly and will acquire about gnat treatment.

During routine inspection facility failed to provide sanitizer test strips during the inspection. Advised manager to purchase correct test strips to ensure sanitizer is being measured correctly at the dispenser.

Observed microwave in bakery area soiled with old food debris. Equipment should be cleaned frequent to prevent excessive build-up. Advised manager to make sure equipment is checked.