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Observed dishes not being properly washed in the three compartment sink. Staff member was washing and rinsing only. PIC advised that the sink must be set up properly to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. PIC is using bleach to sanitize dishes. PIC and staff trained on measuring sanitizer with test strips. Once corrected, the sanitizer was observed at 100 ppm.

Observed chicken and shrimp was being cooled in deep containers. PIC will use different methods for cooling including shallow pans to properly cool TCS foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

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

Observed self-closure not provided on the restroom door. PIC advised to have the self-closures installed by 5/22/2026.

511-6-1.07(5)(i) - Closing Toilet Room Doors (C) (i) Closing Toilet Room Doors. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed.

511-6-1.07(5)(i) - Closing Toilet Room Doors (C) (i) Closing Toilet Room Doors. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed.

Observed the dumpster lids and dumpster plug missing on the dumpster. PIC advised to contact the owner and landlord to have the dumpster replaced by 5/22/2026.

511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:

1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units:

(i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or

(ii) After they are filled; and

2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.

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.

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.

511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:

1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and unit

Observed a sanitizer bucket at 200 PPM chlorine. The chemical solution is too toxic. PIC remade the solution to 50-100 PPM chlorine (COS).

511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or

2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations.

Observed employees jacket and purse stored in the kitchen on the shelf for the clean dishes and on top of a box of potatoes. Advised PIC to make sure that all employees items are stored in a designated area (COS).

511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Observed a sanitizer bucket at 200 PPM chlorine. The chemical solution is too toxic. PIC remade the solution to 50-100 PPM chlorine (COS).

511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or

2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations.

Observed the self closing device broken on the back door. The device will need to be reinstalled to ensure the door is self closing.

511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents.

3. Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are:

(i) Solid and tight-fitting;

(ii) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and

(iii) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use.

4. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 5 of this subsection, if the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens;

(ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or

(iii) Other effective means.

5. The requirement in paragraph 4 of this subsection does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition.

Observed clean dishes stacked on a shelf with water nesting in them. Clean dishes are required to properly air dry before stacking them. Dishes must air dry on the drain board. The shelf that is being used does not have a floor drain underneath it or a drain board.

511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. 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.

Observed an accumulation of old food debris underneath the lid of the prep top unit, inside of the reach in cooler, and underneath both ovens on the prep table. Please clean to avoid food build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

2-2D.Missing sanitary hand towels or hand drying provisions at hand sink on the kitchen. Owner corrected during the inspection.

6-2. Observed prepared food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal. Owner corrected during the inspection.

Observed both employees in the kitchen with no hair restraint.

Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the side of the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Make sure to return all wiping cloths to the sanitizer buckets. Hand sinks have a lot of germs. PIC removed the cloth (COS).

Observed the inspection report for the restaurant not posted for the public's display.

Observed both reach in coolers and the prep top cooler in need of cleaning. Make sure to wipe units daily to avoid buildup (Repeat).

Observed the hand sink and the prep sink in the kitchen in need of sealing to the wall.

Observed the door broken on the prep top unit. Please repair.

Observed a black and pink debris in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Please clean the sink daily to avoid buildup.

Observed the ceiling tile near the restrooms not in good repair (some missing and some with water damage). Please replace the ceiling tile.

Observed salt, brown sugar, sauces, and condiments without labels to identify what they are. (REPEAT)

Observed baked potatoes and diced potatoes in the reach in cooler without overhead protection to prevent contamination. PIC covered the food items. (COS)

Observed the reach in cooler and prep top cooler in need of cleaning. Make sure to wipe down units daily.

10D. Observed bulk food storage containers not identified with the common name of food item.