Newborn Restaurants LLC

Observed raw chicken thawing in prep sink without running water over it. When thawing foods under running water, water must be flowing continuously and foods must not be left in still water. CA: Chicken was taken out to be thawed at 7:30AM, at 10AM food was at 68 degrees F. Food was put in the cooler to lower temperature back to 41 degrees F or below. Thawed chicken reached a temperature of 51 degrees F by 10:45AM. PIC will monitor cooling to 41 degrees F.

Observed Oreos, coffee, and opened Monster energy drink on/next to prep surfaces in the front kitchen. Employee food and drinks cannot be stored where they could contaminate foods sold in the facility. CA: PIC will have an area designated for employee food and drink storage.

Observed spray bottle containing bleach without a label. All chemical spray bottles must be labeled with its contents. CA: PIC labeled chemical spray bottle.

Observed live flies throughout kitchen and dining area. CA: PIC will contact pest control about treating more frequently for flies.

Observed employee foods, spices, and sauces stored with foods sold in the restaurant. Foods for employee use must be stored physically separate from foods sold to customers. CA: PIC will designate an area for employee food storage and label it "Employee Foods Only"

Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in women's bathroom. CA: PIC put paper towels in the dispenser.

Observed open bags of flour, gravy, and grits on prep top table in main kitchen. CA: PIC will store foods in sealed containers to prevent contamination.

Observed spray bottle in main kitchen containing glass cleaner without a label. CA: PIC labeled contents.

Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in main kitchen not stored in a sanitizer solution. CA: PIC chose to discard wet wiping cloth. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution when not in use.

Observed raw beef thawing in sink without running water over it. CA: Food was still frozen. PIC turned on sink to run cool water over food.

Observed wet wiping cloths not being stored in a sanitizer solution. CA: PIC discarded rags. Store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

Observed raw eggs stored above milk, cheese, and other dairy products in main kitchen cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk-in cooler. CA: Foods did not appear to be contaminated. PIC will move eggs to be below ready to eat foods. PIC moved raw chicken below raw beef.

Observed open salsa, jar of jelly, and chunky hot sauce labeled "Refrigerate after opening" stored at room temperature on the dry storage shelf in main kitchen. CA: PIC chose to discard items.

Observed no written policy in place for salad bar held under time as a public health control. CA: PIC will create a written policy for all foods on the salad bar held out of temperature.

Observed red bucket stored in handwashing sink in grill area. CA: PIC removed bucket from sink. Keep handwashing sink available at all times.

Observed no norovirus response kit in restaurant. CA: PIC will order a new kit to keep in the restaurant.

Observed open bag of sunflower seeds in main kitchen dry storage area and open bag of sugar in front food service area. CA: PIC put items in sealed containers to prevent contamination.

Observed chili and coleslaw in walk in cooler at grill prep area without date markings. CA: PIC chose to discard items.

Observed spray bottle at main kitchen three compartment without a chemical label. CA: PIC discarded spray bottle contents.

Observed live flies throughout kitchen and dining area. CA: PIC will contact pest control about treating more frequently for flies.

Observed containers of flour not stored covered. CA: Food was not visibly contaminated. PIC covered items.

Observed milk gallons and sour cream opened and held for over 24 hours without a date marking. CA: PIC will date mark items. Observed fried chicken wings and tomato sauce stored in walk-in cooler without date marking. CA: PIC discarded sauce and chicken wings were made last night and date marked.

Observed to-go containers stored in packaging on the floor. CA: PIC will find a shelf to store to-go items.

Observed cooked roast stored below raw pork in grill area cooler. Roast was not visibly contaminated. PIC moved roast to another area.

Observed container lid in handwash sink. CA: PIC removed lid from sink and will keep sink assessable at all times.

Observed raw ribs being thawed in a sink at room temperature. CA: PIC turned on sink so that cool water is running over the meat as it thaws. All foods must be thawed either overnight in the cooler, with running water in the sink, or as a part of the cooking process.

Observed live flies throughout kitchen. PIC will contact pest control about increasing visits to twice monthly and will keep air curtain in the back kitchen on.

Observed employee cell phones stored on prep top surfaces. CA: Phones were placed in designated employee area.