Mack's BBQ

Observed raw ground pork being stored above cooked beef patties, as well as raw shell eggs being stored above/with ready to eat foods in a reach in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Items stored correctly. EH explains the importance of proper stacking order and provides stacking order diagram. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and cooked ready-to-eat food. Eggs shall be stored at the bottom of cooler.

Observed sanitizer bucket on front area was showing a chlorine concentration of 0ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: New chlorine solution made. CA: Chlorine sanitizer solution shall be kept within the allowed concentration range of 50ppm to 100ppm.

Observed several medicine containers being stored on top of prep top cooler as well as two vape pens stored on shelve above prep top cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Items removed. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

Observed a package with ground pork and a package with mac and cheese being thawed at room temperature in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Items discarded. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water.

Observed handwashing sink in kitchen area was being used to store used pots at the time of this inspection. COS: Pots where removed. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Observed microwave had several food splashes and debris on the top inside area (food contact surface) at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager cleaned microwave. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Clean microwave after every use.

Observed several TCS food items (hot dogs, sausages, cheese, ground beef) being stored without a date label in reach in cooler in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC labeled items. CA: 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.

Observed hood system filters where covered in grease and dust in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Physical facilities should be cleaned periodically to avoid unsanitary conditions.

Observed several TCS food items (cooked pork, raw pork bones, sliced squash, cut onions, and cooked corn) being stored uncovered in reach-in coolers in main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered items. CA: All food items shall be covered to protect them from vertical contamination when stored.

Observed that facility was operating without any sanitizer solution (no sanitizer in three compartment sink nor sanitizer buckets) in place at the time of this inspection. COS: Management filled three compartment sink with sanitizer solution. CA: Facility shall have sanitizer solution readily available when operating.

Observed several boxes of single service items stored directly on the floor in the back storage area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated that items will be moved. CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles shall be stored In a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Observed that facility did not have Quat. test strips at the time of this inspection. COS: EHS provided facility with Quat. test strips for temporary use while they acquire more. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Observed several TCS food items (two containers with chicken, corn bread, cut onions, cooked pork) being stored uncovered in reach-in cooler in main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered items. CA: All food items shall be covered to protect them from vertical contamination when stored.

Observed that facility did not have test strips at the time of this inspection. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Observed hood system filters where covered in grease and dust in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Physical facilities should be cleaned periodically to avoid unsanitary conditions.

Observed sanitizer solution (cholrine) inbucket had a concentration higher than the allowed 100 ppm in the front area at the time of this inspection. CA: Educated manager in the toxic hazards of highly concentrated solutions. Manager stated that sanitizer solution will be diluted going forward.

Observed bottle of sanitizer tabs being stored above food prep area in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating them and storing them away from food items.

Observed systems in hood system where covered in grease and dust in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Physical facilities should be cleaned periodically to avoid unsanitary conditions.

Observed ibuprofen and fire starter being stored above food prep areas in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Items moved to proper area.

Permit, inspection, and ServSafe not observed at the time of this inspection. COS: Owner stated he will get them hung up.

Observed SSI boxes being stored on the floor at the time of this inspection. CA: Informed manager to store boxes properly.

Observed dumpster lid open at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated it will be closed.

Observed debris buildup underneath cooking equipment. CA: Manager stated it will be cleaned.

Observed hood system filters in need of cleaning, and grease catch cup missing at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated filters will be cleaned and grease catch cup will be replaced.