COOK OUT RESTAURANT

Observed one hand sink at drive thru area not operational (work order placed while in inspection), and other hand sink by bulk ice machine blocked by trash can and ice bucket on stand. Two hand sinks with glass cleaner stored on splash guards. CA: All hand sinks shall be easily accessible and in good operation and maintenance. COS: PIC relocated trash can. Work order placed for hand sink. Glass cleaner relocated.

Observed several live flies throughout facility and coming into contact with food. CA: Food service facilities shall take appropriate actions in order to prevent pests. COS: PIC is placing fly strips and food was discarded.

Observed scoop handles being stored in fruit toppings with handle in contact with product. CA: Scoop handles shall not come into direct contact with product. COS: PIC removed scoops and replaced.

Observed facility using Quat based sanitizer with no test strips to verify proper concentration. Facility currently has chlorine test strips. CA: Food service facilities shall have a proper verification device for sanitizing method.

Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink with buildup, wall behind prep cooler with buildup, and several cooler gaskets with debris buildup. CA: All non food contact surfaces shall remain clean and in good repair.

Observed employee personal items (purse, keys) stored on dry stock shelving above facility food. CA: All employee personal items shall be stored in order to prevent the potential contamination of facility food or equipment. COS: PIC relocated employee items.

Observed handle and exterior of ice machine with debris build up.

CA: PIC had employee clean exterior of ice machine.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F in prep top/reach in coolers #1(queso cooler), #2(lettuce cooler), and #3(cheese and raw meats cooler).

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

COS: All TCS foods found to have been prepped 4 hours or more prior were discarded and all TCS foods found to be prepped less than 4 hours prior were removed from coolers and placed on ice baths in prep top portion of coolers. CFSM will monitor ice baths and will have coolers serviced and rechecked by Health Department before resuming functional use.

Observed Styrofoam cup with no handle used to scoop sugar put of container and stored in the sugar container. Food contact surfaces are to be made of materials that are durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, scoop was removed from the sugar container and discarded. Discussed the use of cleanable durable scoop with handle for scoop.

Observed soiled clean utensils and utensil holder. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean.

Observed soiled drink nozzles in drink dispenser at dine-in area. Corrective action: PIC notified; employee assigned to clean and replace nozzles.

Observed soiled knife holder and ice scoop holder heavily soiled. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean knife holder and ice scoop holder. I recommended replacing the ice scoop holder with something more easily cleanable. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of both items.

Observed drying racks over three compartment sink and dish area heavily soiled with encrusted material. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean. Discussed using hard plastic shelf liners that are easily cleanable and easy to replace.

Observed ice machine lid soiled. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean.

Observed stuck-on buildup on all prep top handles and drawer handles. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing the cleaning frequency of the handles and other surfaces.

Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, interior of ice machine to be cleaned to sight and touch by February 16, 2024.

Observed magnetic knife holder and ice scoop holder soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean magnetic knife holder. Ice scoop holder was taken to warewashing area to properly clean ice scoop holder. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

Observed drying racks over 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with encrusted material. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee will be assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 2/16 to verify.

Observed container of cooked chicken actively cooling in pre-top cooler. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM food was within cooling time parameters. CFSM took the chicken to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed cooling methods and provided handout.

Observed scoops at milkshake topping cooler stored in-between uses in single service cups. Food contact surfaces are to be made of materials that are durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, scoops were removed from the single service cups and cups were discarded. Discussed the use of cambros for scoops in-between uses.