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Pico tomatoes were observed in the walk in cooler with no date Marking.

511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, 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. Pf Note: According to the Manager the Pico was made two days ago and was immediately labeled during the inspections.

Employee was observed preparing food with a wrist bracelet on. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Note: The bracelet was immediately removed.

Container full of poison was observed on the floor uncovered in the kitchen. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Note: Poison was immediately discarded during the inspection.

Observed employee to not be wearing gloves during while cutting/prepping ready-to-eat foods. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS: PIC voluntarily informed employee that they need to wear gloves at all times, during food preparation.

Observed spray bottles, filled with chemicals, to not be labeled with common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: PIC voluntarily labeled spray bottles during the inspection.

Observed a sanitizer bucket, made with chlorine, to have a reading of >100ppm, when tested with testing strips. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). COS: PIC remade sanitizer, during the inspection, and the concentration read 50-100pm when tested.

Observed employees prepping and preparing food while not wearing and approved method of hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC voluntarily placed a hair restraint on during the inspection.

Observed employees prepping and preparing food while wearing bracelets and watches. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: All jewelry was voluntarily removed during the inspection.

Observed hand sinks in both women's and men's restrooms to reach peak temperature of 62°F with time. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Corrective Actions: Manager stated facility had issues with breaker and was able to establish hot water at proper temperature before the inspection was concluded.

Observed to-go boxes stored in a way that is not protected from overhead contamination. Single-use articles shall be stored covered or inverted. Corrective Actions: Manager rearranged to-go boxes so that they are inverted.

Observed gasket to one of the standing reach-in coolers to be torn/in disrepair.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Actions: Manager stated gasket will be replaced.

Observed there to be 2 items placed in the hand sink.

1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

COS: Items were voluntarily removed from sink during the inspection.

Observed employees prepping and preparing food while not wearing and approved method of hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC voluntarily placed a hair restraint on during the inspection.

Observed employees wearing a watch and bracelets while actively prepping and preparing food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC and employee voluntarily removed jewelry during the inspection.