American Deli

Observed failure to protect outer openings tightly sealed from potential entrance of pests in main back door. (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed failure to properly store ice scoop outside of ice or in separate, safe container. (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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 PIC removed ice scoop from ice machine.

Observed failure to allow previously washed equipment adequate drying before stacking with other equipment. (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and PIC removed wet equipment and put it on drying shelf.

Observed failure to discard single-use items after initial use, styrofoam cup used as a scoop. (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation.

1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC removed styrofoam cup from food.

Observed several partially consumed water bottles around the food prep area. Staff shall drink from a cup with a lid and a straw. Advised PIC to instruct staff to desist.

Observed failure to set up sanitizer bucket to clean food contact surfaces during food prepping. Food contact surfaces shall be periodically cleaned during food prepping. Assisted staff to set up the sanitizer bucket.

Observed failure to date mark cooked rice from previous days. Food items prepped on site for storage shall be date marked not to exceed 7days. Advised PIC to discard food.

Observed failure to store wet towel in a sanitizer solution after use.

Observed in-use utensils stored in a water at room temp. In-use utensils shall be stored in a cold running water or hot water at 135 degrees or above. Assisted staff to set up hot water.

Observed failure to properly store in use utensils in between uses. Observed in bin of wings in walk-in cooler with scoop left in bin with scoop handle in contact with food. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS: PIC removed scoop

Observed failure to allow previously washed and sanitized equipment adequate time to air dry prior to being put away for storage. Observed above 3 comp sink plastic contatiners stored wet. CA:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. COS: PIC unstacked

Observed failure to discard single service items after initial use Observed single use styrofoam cup utilized as a scoop in salt. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS: PIC discarded cup

Observed multiple squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled with common name. CA: all food items removed from its original container shall be labeled with common English name.

511-6-1.04(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 cardboard being used to live shelves in WIC. CA: cardboard shall be removed and singel use items may not be reused.

511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation.

1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Observed items in a RIF and RIC stored uncovered. COS- items were covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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;

Observed cutting boards stained with heavy buildup, observed dishes stored as clean with old labels on them. CA- all dishes shall be clean to sight and touch. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

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

Observed multiple squeeze bottles not labeled with the common name. CA- all squeeze bottles shall be labeled. 511-6-1.04(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 cooked chicken and rice stored at room temperature. COS- items were moved to WIC. 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Observed the some items in the WIC temping at 44 degrees. COS- the WIC was turned down 41 degrees. 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities.

(a) Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf

Observed utensils stored in water at 79 degrees. COS- utensil was removed from water. 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 dishes stacked wet. CA- dishes shall not be stacked wet. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Observed cardboard being used to line shelves. Ca- cardboard shall be removed. 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation.

1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

2. The bulk milk container dispensing tube shall be cut on the diagonal leaving no more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.