Southern Soul Barbeque

Observed ice scoop container had stagnant water with a moldlike buildup in it; ice machine also had moldlike buildup inside on food contact surface plastic piece; soda gun nuzzle in bar area was displaying moldlike buildup in food contact surface at the time of this inspection. COS: Ice scoop container and soda gun nuzzle sent to wash. Ice machine will be cleaned and sanitized. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch.

Observed a large container with chili stored past its seven day mark (date label of 4/19) in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Discarded. 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 multiple containers with chemicals being stored with food (dry storage) and single service items (kitchen shelve) throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Chemicals 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 two large 5 gallon buckets of chili being stored past their seven day mark (date label of 10/29) in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Discarded. 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 covered in grease in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Observed a container with cooked meat exudate (meat juice) being kept at room temperature (84 F) in the grill area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded food item. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above to avoid contamination. Management stated that they will begin using time as a health control.

Observed a container with butter being kept at 88 F with no time/temperature control being used in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Discared. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above to prevent contamination.

Observed three large containers with fries being left uncovered in the walk in cooler, as well as several containers with food in steam wells at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered items. CA: All food must be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Observed Quat. sanitizer dispenser in three compartment sink was not producing any sanitizer (0 ppm) at the time of this inspection. CA: Quat sanitizer dispenser must produce a sanitizer solution within the allowed range of 200 ppm to 400 ppm to avoid contamination. EH instructs management to switch to a water and bleach solution with a concentration of 50 ppm to 100 ppm while the dispenser is serviced.

Observed four boxes of food being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed boxes from the floor and stored on shelves. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed several items of food (Sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, peeled bananas) being stored uncovered in both the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered items. CA: All food items shall be covered and protected from splash, dust, and sources of vertical contamination.

Observed several boxes of food being stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager had boxes stored on racks. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed doorway next to the ice machines with weather stripping broken allowing light to be seen from outside at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated maintenance will replace weather stripping.

Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles above food prep areas in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated tiles shall be cleaned and cleaning frequency shall increase to prevent build up.

Observed items in walk in cooler above 41 deg F. COS: Staff discarded all TCS items found to be above 41 deg F. Manager contacted service technician. CA: Manager will ensure that cooler units are monitored each day to ensure temperatures are kept 41 deg F or below.

Observed severe build up on the potato cutter mounted on the wall in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility shall increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

Observed severe build up on the potato cutter mounted on the wall in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed the device to have it cleaned. CA: Facility shall increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

Observed mold like build up on the inside of both ice machines at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager had a staff member clean the build up. CA: Facility shall increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

Observed single service items in the front of the main kitchen not inverted; Observed metal bowls in storage area not inverted at the time of thins inspection. COS: Staff member flipped items. CA: Manager stated he will ensure staff remember to invert items to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.

Observed a lack of test strips for the dishwasher sanitizer at the time of this inspection. COS: Inspector left some strips with guide at the facility. CA: Manager stated he will obtain test strips.

Observed ice build-up on cooling unit in the WIF at the time of tis inspection. CA: Manager stated he will have maintenance look into the issue.