Gutbusters - Extended

Observed handsink being blocked by a trashcan in front service area; and handsink in the kitchen and next to ice machine was blocked with newly installed ice scoop holder. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf)(o) Using a Handwashing Sink. Handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC advised to relocate the holder.

Observed won out and mildew like/biological growth build up on cutting board. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Informed PIC to replace worn-out boards and keep prep tops clean and free from observed mildew/biological growth build up.

Observed working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles observed in use without a label to identify contents. Observed also mislabeling of vegetable and meat sink with sanitizer and wash signs. 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. Advised PIC if a food item is removed from its original container label it to identify the contents. Advised also to replace wrong labels with the correct ones

Observed meat/vegetable sink faucet in the back of the kitchen is dripping non stop. Observed also the hot water knob on hand sink not working when turned on. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will place a work order to be repaired.

Observed dust and grease on nonfood contact surfaces - exterior of vents, shelving, equipment doors, flooring, etc. 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. PIC advised to keep utensils and kitchen clean to sight and touch.

Observed the PIC is not aware of his/her responsibility to inform food employees and conditional employees of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food (i.e., certain symptoms and diagnosis) to the person in charge and for the PIC to report to the regulatory authority. 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - Responsibility of permit holder, PIC, and Conditional employees (P), (Pf) (a) Requirement to Report Symptoms, Diagnosis and History of Exposure. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee:

1. Has any of the following symptoms:

(i) Vomiting, P

(ii) Diarrhea, P

(iii) Jaundice, P

(iv) Sore throat with fever, P or

(v) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is:

(I) On the hands or wrists, unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a single-use glove is worn over the impermeable cover as specified under subsection(5)(g) of this Rule, P

(II) On exposed portions of the arms, unless the lesion is protected by an impermeable cover, P or

(III) On other parts of the body, unless the lesion is covered by a dry, durable, tight-fitting bandage; P

2. Has an illness diagnosed by a health practitioner due to:

(i) Norovirus, P

(ii) Hepatitis A virus, P

(iii) Shigella spp., P

(iv) Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, P

(v) Salmonella Typhi; P or

(vi) nontyphoidal Salmonella.

Observed working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles observed in use without a label to identify contents. 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. Advised PIC if a food item is removed from its original container label it to identify the contents.

Observed outer openings of establishment back door cannot be properly. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (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. Advised PIC that the gap underneath the back door will need a weather strip to prevent pest crawling in.

Observed dust and grease on nonfood contact surfaces - exterior of vents, shelving, equipment doors, flooring, etc. 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. PIC advised to keep utensils and kitchen clean to sight and touch.

Observed no evidence of a spill clean up kit for diarrheal or vomitus events. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Advised PIC to assemble a kit or purchase.

Observed mildew like/biological growth build up on cutting board. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Informed PIC to replace worn-out boards and keep prep tops clean and free from observed mildew/biological growth build up.

Observed build-up of slimy pink and black mold substance in the interior of ice machine board. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: At any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC advised to keep food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.

Observed missing date marking on various food items (ready to eat ribs, fish, and sauce) in reach in coolers. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Instructed PIC proper way of date marking

Observed meat/vegetable sink in the back of the kitchen is leaking. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.PIC will place a work order to be repaired.

Observed facility does not use sanitizer in 3 compartment sink nor sanitizer bucket and food contact surfaces are not sanitized. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. PIC will ensure sanitizer solution and test strip are being used in the facility within 2 days.

Observed dust and grease on nonfood contact surfaces - exterior of vents, shelving, equipment doors, flooring, etc. 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. PIC advised to keep utensils and kitchen clean to sight and touch.

Observed that there was no hot water at front hand sink.A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water of at least 100 degrees.C/A Advised manager to provide hot water at this sink by 7/29/24.