Thumbs Up Diner

Observed plastic bottles holding vegetable oil and red sauce condiment stored without label at cook line in kitchen. Operator provided labels for bottles during inspection.

6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) 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 metal container holding lemons stored without proper protection next to soda dispenser behind front counter. Observed multiple metal pans holding dry batter uncovered stored next to fryer station in kitchen. Observed plastic container holding pancake/waffle mix next to make table in kitchen. Multiple pans in lowboy reach in coolers uncovered at cookline in kitchen. CA: Operator covered all containers during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Observed metal container holding large utensils in standing water 119 F on flat top grill in kitchen. CA: Operator increased water temperature to above 135 F during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled inside four drawer lowboy cooler at grill station in kitchen. CA: Operator instructed team members to clean/sanitize unit during inspection. Must correct within 10 days.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed employee switch from working with raw (raw pork chop) food to ready-to-eat food (toasting bread) without washing hands and changing one glove.

COS: Employee (cook) discarded toast and remove both gloves. Wash hands then retrieve a new pair of gloves.

511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash.

1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and:

(i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P

(ii) After using the toilet room; P

(iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P

(iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P

(v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P

(vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P

(vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P

(viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and

(ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P

2. All employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area. P

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Inspection report was retrieved by manager, Shane. The report was behind some decorations on the counter near register.

CA: Advise Managers to post inspection report in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C)

1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

CA: Advised managers to obtain the correct (Chlorine) tes strips within 24 hours for warewashing machine.

511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing.

1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf

2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf

(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

j) Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers.

1. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under section (7) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf

2. Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils, as specified under Section (8) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf

Observed Reach-in cooler not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue on the inside door of units on the cook line.

CA: Shall clean the inside of doors of the reach in coolers.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed encrusted material on reach in cooler and drawer door handles.

CA: Shall clean door handles of equipment every 2 -4 hours.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed failure to cold hold TCS foods such as salmon, tomatoes, and pork at 41 degrees on the prep top cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.

Observed failure to clean cutting boards in between uses. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned after not more than 4hrs of use. Advised PIC to clean the food prep boards.

Observed sanitizer bucket which has not been changed past its due time. Sanitizer buckets shall be changed when dirty and ineffective.

Observed failure to date mark onsite prepped food items for storage. Food items prepped onsite for storage shall be date marked for not more than 7days. Advised PIC to discard food.

Observed failure to discard onsite prepped food items after 7days. Onsite prepped food items shall not be stored past 7 days. Advised PIC to discard food.

Observed improper cooling of cooked bacon at the main kitchen. Cooled food shall be cooled by approved methods. Explained the cooling process to the PIC and advised to discard the food.

Observed black mold-like marks on the cutting board on the prep top cooler. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized. Advised PIC to remove the cutting board for cleaning.