RUBY TUESDAY

Observed improper cold holding of TCS foods above 41F at self-service buffet (Ranch 45, Ranch 46, balsamic dressing 47, thousand island dressing 46).

CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below.

COS: CFSM removed TCS foods to be rapidly cooled in walk in cooler top 41F or below. TCS foods were prepped 2 hours prior. CFSM will have containers placed in freezer prior to prepping to help TCS foods on bar maintain proper cold hold temperatures.

Observed TCS foods hot held below 135F in steam well in main kitchen (tomato basil 68, Potato soup 71, cheese soup 70). Soups had been prepped 1 hour prior.

CA: Hot TCS food shall be maintained at 135F or above.

COS: CFSM reheated TCS foods to 165 and ensured all hot holding equipment was turned on for proper hot holding at 135 or hotter.

Observed employee drink stored above prep top in main kitchen.

CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use cup lid and straw and be stored in approved employee areas.

COS: Employee relocated personal drink to approved area.

Observed dirty sauce pan stored in handwash sink.

CA: Hand wash sinks may be used only for handwashing.

COS: Employee removed sauce pan from handwash sink and was educated on proper handwash sink usage.

Observed handwash sink in main kitchen storing hose for fryer cleaning.

CA: Handwash sinks shall only be used for handwashing.

COS: CFSM removed hose from handwash sink.

Observed facility without posted consumer notification for the presence of allergens in customer view.

CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens.

COS: CFSM was given allergen notification to post in view of public.

Observed employee with bracelets on while cooking/prepping food in main kitchen.

CA: Food employees shall not wear jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

COS: Employee removed jewelry and washed hands.

Observed heavy ice buildup at walk in freezer door connecting freezer to walk in cooler.

CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair

COS: CFSM stated a work order is in place and will assign employee to remove ice.

Observed exterior access door to walk in cooler continuously opening and staying open after entry through main door.

CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

COS: CFSM locked exterior access door and will have door serviced.

Observed excessive build-up of dust on vent covers in main kitchen.

CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

COS: CFSM assigned employee to clean vents.

Observed soiled drink nozzles at waitress station. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/24/25. Performed informal follow-up on 02/24/25 on drink nozzles at waitress station. Drink nozzles were still soiled. discussed replacing current nozzles with new ones. Employee assigned to replace.

Observed buildup on sauce cups stored as clean. Corrective action: PIC cleaned all cups in dishwasher.

Observed clean plastic containers wet stacked and preventing air drying. Observed sauce cups wet stacked and prevented from air drying. Corrective action: discussed proper air-drying procedures for dishes. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/24/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/24/2025. Wet stacking of containers was not present at time of follow-up. PIC mentioned they are doing a better job of stacking to air-dry dishes.

Observed dust accumulation on walk-in cooler fan covers and the ceiling and lights. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/04/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 03/05/25. Walk-in cooler fan covers and light fixtures still soiled with dust accumulation and black spots. Will return on 03/10 to recheck. Performed recheck on 03/10. WIC fan covers and light fixtures were clean.

Observed ice scoop holder and lemon tong holder at waitress station soiled. Observed drink gun holder and ice scoop holder at bar soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent build-up.

Observed can opener blade soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

Observed working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers labeled with food common name.

Observed improper cooling methods used to cool TCS food items. Cooked corn in walk-in cooler actively cooling in tightly lidded containers stacked ontop of one another preventing rapid cooling. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, food items were loosely covered and unstacked. Discussed cooling methods.

Observed soups (tomato basil 110 degrees, parm cheese 81 degrees, broccoli and cheese 111 degrees) below 135 degrees at steam table. Per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. Steam table hadn't been turned on contributing to the temperatures. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee reheated soups to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees.

Observed sanitizer buckets stored in handwashing sink at bar area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, sanitizer buckets were removed from handwashing sink. Discussed handwashing sink always being readily available for handwashing only.

Observed multiple tcs food items (cooked pasta, cooked chicken, cooked rice)stored past discard date of 9/10 and inspection performed on 9/11. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, food items were discarded. Educated on FIFO.