LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

Observed cold TCS food items stored above 41F in reach in cooler at main cookline in main kitchen (rice 45, sliced tomatoes 56, honey butter 51). CA: Cold TCS food shall be stored at 41F or below. COS: CFSM discarded all foods in reach in cooler and will have unit serviced by a licensed technician.

Observed in-use utensils storied in a heated well with water at 130F. CA: In-use utensils may be stored 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. COS: CFSM had utensils removed and relocated to be washed and sanitized. CFSM will have heated well unit serviced.

Observed hand wash sink by bar entrance blocked by trash can and fan.

CA: Handwash sinks must be accessible at all times.

COS: CFSM relocated fan and ensured all handwash sinks are accessible.

Observed stored clean dish with food debris accumulation.

CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS: CFSM removed dish to be recleaned and will educate staff about ensuring all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized.

Observed handwashing sink by ice machine lacking hot water at minimum temperature of 85F. Only cold water coming out of tap. Corrective Action: workorder placed. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/28 to verify hot water is working at handwashing sink. Performed informal follow-up on 03/26 at the request of management. Handwashing sink is fully operational with hot water.

Observed front interior wall of ice machine soiled with buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up on 03/26 at the request of management, and front inside wall of ice machine was clean to sight and touch.

Observed heavy dust accumulation on women's restroom fan cover in large stall. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up on 03/26 at the request of management, and the women's restroom fan cover was clean to sight.

Observed dust accumulation on walk-in cooler fan covers. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up on 03/26 at the request of management, and walk-in cooler fan covers were clean to sight.

Observed improper cold holding of tcs food items above 41 degrees on ice bath without active time control. Green onions 50F, butter 49F, and shredded cheddar cheese 48F. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters. CFSM chose to discard top portion of foods that were above 41F as bottom portion were at 41F. Discussed filling containers with smaller quantities of food to ensure they are maintained at temperature of 41F.

Observed unapproved drinking containers (plastic water bottle and tumbler-not single service container) in the kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers were removed from the kitchen. Only drinking containers that can be in the kitchen must be single service cups with a lid and a straw.

Observed handwashing sink by ice machine lacking hot water at minimum temperature of 100F. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed. Will perform informal inspection on 9/26 to verify hot water (100F) is available at handwashing sink.

Observed ice scoop, ice scoop holder, ice box and soda gun holders at bar station soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of items. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/26 to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed ice scoop and interior of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have ice machine serviced, ice scoop taken to warewashing area to be properly cleaned. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of items. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/26 to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed soda diffusers at drink machine soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of diffusers and implement using a brush to ensure diffusers are cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed interior of microwave and lemon slicer soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of microwave and lemon slicer. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/26.

Observed improper cold holding of tcs food items above 41 degrees at prep-top coolers without active time control. Buttermilk 48, diced tomatoes 47, diced cucumbers 45, ambient temperature 49. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters. Food items were taken to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. CFSM implemented ice bath at prep-top coolers and reset the coolers. Discussed monitoring closely cooler units and placing workorder.

Observed ice scoop, ice scoop holder and drink nozzle at bar station soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, items were taken to dishwashing area to be properly cleaned. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of drink nozzle, ice scoop and holder.

Observed several cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 10/23 to verify items have been cleaned.