Prudent Senior Services of America, Inc.

Observed an employee cup, with no straw, stored on prep surface while lunch preparation was occurring. Employee moved item. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices.

1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.

2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing lunch items. PIC provided hair restraint to employee. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. 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.

Observed evidence of walk-in freezer refrigeration unit leaking; ice accumulation and icicle formation on piping. PIC advised that parts are being obtained repair the unit. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed trash accumulation around outside dumpster. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - 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.

(p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

Observed mold-like accumulation on wall underneath shelving in dry storage area. PIC began the cleaning process. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - 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.

Observed an open bottle of water stored with clean dishes in the dish storage area. CA- PIC corrected on site by removing the water bottle. PIC will ensure that a single use cup is used with a straw and properly stored away from food or food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices.

1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.

2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

bserved staff members not wearing hair restraints in the kitchen. Staff members entering the kitchen, food preparation, and food storage area must wear effective hair restraints to prevent contamination. CA- PIC will provide hair restraints by 11/26/25.

Observed utensils not properly inverted in the kitchen area. PIC corrected on site by inverting all utensils.

A trash can with a lid was not provided in the restroom. Please provide a trash can with a lid for personal hygienic items by 11/25/25.

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.

Employee personal item (a purse) was stored in the dish storage area. Employee personal items must be stored in a designation location.

511-6-1.07(5)(j) - Using Dressing Rooms & Lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (C) (j) Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers.

1. Dressing rooms shall be used by employees if the employees regularly change their clothes in the establishment.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.

Observed metal shaving/build up on the can opener. PIC removed the can opener to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize in the three compartment sink. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

Observed the location could not provide quaternary ammonium test strips for the wiping cloth buckets. PIC will obtain quat test strips by 5/13/25 in order to properly test wiping cloth buckets.

Observed adulterated fruit (Raspberries and strawberries) that appeared discolored and adulterated. The adulterated fruit contained a white mold like growth. There was approximately seven containers of raspberries and one container of strawberries. The containers were not date marked. CA- PIC discarded and denatured the molded fruit. PIC was advised to date mark, properly rotate using first in first out and monitor all fruit.

Observed hand drying device/paper towels not available at the hand sink upon entering the kitchen and washing my hands.CA-PIC provided single use paper towels. PIC will ensure that hand drying devices are stored at the handsink for proper handwashing.

Observed chemical bottle with a clear substance not properly labeled. CA- PIC discarded the product in the meat sink. CA- PIC was advised to clean and sanitize the meat sink as a result of my observation. PIC advised to use the meat sink for raw meat only. PIC will label all chemical bottles with the common name after removing from original bottle

Observed boxes of breadsticks, stuffed shells, and biscuits stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer. All food and food contact surfaces must be stored 6 inches above the floor. PIC will use an empty nonporous container to raise food above the floor.

Observed staff members not wearing hair restraints in the kitchen. Staff members entering the kitchen, food preparation, and food storage area must wear effective hair restraints to prevent contamination. CA- PIC will order hair restraints by 11/10/24

Observed utensils stored beneath chemicals in the storage area. Clean utensils also stored next to the handsink. The clean utensils are exposed to splashing from handwashing. CA- PIC removed, washed, and relocated utensils in question. PIC will add a splashguard to both ends of the hand sink by 11/10/24

Observed food and nonfood contact surfaces exposed to splash next to the handsink in the kitchen. CA- PIC will have a splashguard installed on both sides of the hand sink by 11/10/24

Raw shelled eggs stored on top of two boxes of Bogard cheese in the walk in cooler. PIC corrected on site

A box of Borgards Cheese was observed being used as a door stop. The cheese was observed at 65 degrees. PIC discarded the box of cheese

Current food permit is expired.

Cardboard uses as a storage shelf liner in the walk in cooler

4-2B. Observed food cutting board soiled with deep cuts on the food contact surface. Sand the surfaces or replace the cutting board.