THAI HOUSE

Observed food stored uncovered in the cooking area. PIC covered the foods and is advised to keep the, covered all the time. 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 several TCS foods like cut tomatoes at 55F and noodles at 77F. PIC discarded the tomatoes and moved the noodles to the cooler. Advised PIC to make sure the TCS foods are stored below at 41F or above 135F if they want to keep using them later after 4 hours. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

Observed shrimp stored in the walk in cooler was not cooling down at correct temperatures. PIC placed them in shallow containers to make sure they are cooling down at proper temperatures. 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - Cooling (P) (d) Cooling.

1. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:

(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and

(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P

2. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. P

3. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, a time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with laws allowing a temperature above 41°F (5°C) during shipment from the supplier shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C). P

4. Raw eggs shall be received and immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less. P

Observed several foods are not stored covered in walk in cooler and in the cooking area. PIC covered the foods and is advised to keep the foods covered all the time. 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 soda machine nozzles had black buildup when swabbed. PIC advised to clean the nozzles everyday to keep them 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 single use container being used to scoop flour. Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation.

1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. C/A COS: PIC removed single use container and replace with appropriate scoop with handle.

Observed ice machine with pink mold. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. C/A: Increase ice machine cleaning frequency and ensure ice machine baffle is cleaned.