Jan 30, 2026
Routine
4-2A - food stored covered
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Observed uncovered food items stored on prep surface (container of spices) and in reach-in coolers near cooking equipment (raw chicken wings, raw chicken breasts, breaded patties, salmon egg rolls, and red bean balls). Corrective action - PIC advised to cover foods during storage and display when not actively dispensing them. 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;
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Observed foods in walk-in cooler labeled with dates greater than 7 days in the past (collard greens dated 1/16, pork cheeks gravy dated 12/19). PIC reported that those items had been frozen and had not been stored in the walk-in cooler since the date indicated on the label. Corrected on site - PIC discarded foods. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition.
- A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:
(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P
(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or
(iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents in main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to have ceiling vents thoroughly cleaned. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.