Rose & Olives Mediterranean Restaurant

Observed employee drinks stored next to food in RIC in main kitchen. (CA) Advised the PIC that employee drinks must be stored in a designated area away from customer food and food prep. drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed containers stored and stacked while still wet. (CA) Advised the PIC to allow the containers to completely air dry before stacking or using to store food. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food

Observed several TCS foods in a RIC with internal temps above 41F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below

Observed build up of food soil debris on the surface of can opener blade & interior of microwave oven in the main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed large amount of food soil debris gathered below grill station & staining along exterior of RIC unit. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed cooking pans store on ground under rack. Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. C/A COS: PIC removed pans from under rack, washed and stored pans properly.

Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves and gasket. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.