TACO-N-TODO

Observed tongs stored in water at 74°F. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall 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 specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). Corrective Actions: PIC replaced utensils with clean tongs and stored in bucket without water. PIC stated tongs will be replaced at minimum every 4 hours.

Observed to-go containers stored in a manner that does not prevent overhead contamination. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately turned to-go containers over to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed plastic containers wet nesting. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and
2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately placed containers to allow proper air-drying.