COOK OUT RESTAURANT

Observed one dumpster to be missing a drain plug.

Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

Note: PIC stated that the drain plug will be installed as soon as possible.

Observed an accumulation of ice on the floor and condensation lines of the walk-in freezer.

Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Note: PIC cleared the ice and stated that they would request maintenance personnel to service the freezer.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: Observed ice machine to have a mold-like build up at the chute. PIC stated machine would be washed, rinsed and sanitized by end of business. PIC also stated there would a more frequent cleaning schedule implemented.

511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Note: No covered receptacle was observed in the employee rest room. PIC placed a covered receptacle in employee restroom to COS.

Observed a food employee actively prepping food with multiple bracelets on their wrist.

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: PIC voluntarily instructed food employee to remove bracelets during the inspection.

Observed ice machine to have a build-up of mold-like substance at the chute area.

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned.

Note: PIC will drain, wash, rinse, and sanitized ice machine at COB.

Observed nacho cheese to be cooling in the walk-in cooler fully covered.

Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Note: PIC moved lid so that the cheese was slightly uncovered to achieve proper cooling.