The Creek Cafe

Observed the Air fryer and Microwave both had build-up of food debris. (CA) Advised the PIC to clean both more frequently. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed the ceiling in the kitchen needed cleaning. (CA) Advised the PIC to clean the kitchen more frequently. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed employee food stored in a RIC on top of food for service. (CA) Advised the PIC to store employee food only in designated areas separate from food for service. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas

Observed PIC preparing food without a hair restraint in the main kitchen area. COS: PIC retrieved hat from vehicle & presumed operations once hair was covered.

Observed chemicals stored next to single use cups. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Chemicals were relocated.

Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Retrain employees.

Observed a scoop stored in stagnant water. 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). Retrain employees.

Observed employee items stored next to food for consumers. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Move employee's items.