Oct 22, 2025
Routine
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)
Observed frozen raw meat stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately placed frozen raw meat on shelving in walk-in freezer.
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Observed several wiping cloths stored outside of sanitizer buckets throughout the kitchen. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Corrective Actions: PIC placed all wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets with proper concentration.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Observed bowl being used to scoop/dispense bulk soy sauce container. In-use utensil in non-potentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container and observed to be making contact with food. Food shall be dispensed with a utensil that has a handle to prevent potential bare hand contact with food. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. Corrective Actions: PIC obtained a ladle for dispensing soy sauce and stored it outside of the container to prevent potential contamination from the handle. PIC arranged scoops so that the handles were not touching the food.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Observed several stacks of bowls and plates stored facing up allowing potential 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 covered or arranged equipment to be stored inverted.