Cook Out Restaurant

Observed black accumulation on diffuser of drink machine at drive thru window and observed a black speck on ice in ice machine. Also observed food and grease accumulation on clean lids in dish storage area. Manager removed contaminated ice, started the cleaning process for the drink diffuser and nozzle, and placed lids to be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Observed employees wearing bracelets on while preparing food items.
511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) 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.

Observed walk-in freezer refrigeration with evidence of leaking (icicle formation on piping). 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 interior lid and lip of prep top cooler in need of cleaning, ice accumulation on shelving unit and door frame in walk-in freezer. 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.

Observed floors in at the back door with black accumulation and floors underneath prep-top cooler adjacent to milkshake machine with rust colored accumulation. Also observed stagnant water throughout the facility. Manager clean up stagnant water. 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.

Observed cheese not covered in the reach in cooler

Observed ice scoop with hand stored ice bin. Manager corrected on-site.

Observed rust build up on shelves in the walk-in cooler. CA- PIC will clean or replace shelves by 12/15/25.

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.

Observed doors of outside dumpster not tightly shut. The lids were observed trapped behind trash on the inside of the dumpster.

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.

Observed floor grout in kitchen and storage area in bad repair. Also observed build up on the vent in the women's restroom. Also observed build up and stains on ceiling tile in the lobby area. PIC will have the ceiling tiles replaced and checked for leaks. Please regrout floors by 1/08/26.511-6-1.07(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.

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Manager corrected on-site.

Observed build up on shelves in the walk-in cooler. CA- PIC will clean shelves by 6/18/25.

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.

Observed floor grout in front of fryer in disrepair allowing fryer oil to stay in the cracks. Please regrout floors by 7/16/25.511-6-1.07(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.

Observed black accumulation on drink machine nozzle in drive thru window.

Observed walk-in cooler door sweep in disrepair, allowing for a gap at the bottom of the door. Also observed fryer leaking oil on the floor.511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Observed expired test strips for a quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution being utilized in the facility. 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf) (p) Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf.

Observed doors of outside dumpster not tightly shut and slight trash accumulation around dumpster. 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.

Observed floor grout in front of fryer in disrepair allowing fryer oil to stay in the cracks. Please regrout floors.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.

Original inspection report was not posted. A copy of the inspection report was posted but not legible. The original inspection report must be posted. A copy of the report must be posted in the drive thru window.

Door beneath the drink machine observed in bad repair

Observe floor grout in bad repair

Hood plate missing below the hood

Observed lettuce and sliced tomatoes stored above 41 degrees. Manager did not advise that TPH as a public health control was being used during or after the inspection.

Team member was wearing a bracelet on the cook line

Observed dead roaches and multiple worm like bugs/insects in the dining area in stagnant water

Stagnant water containing dead roaches and multiple worm like bugs observed in the dining room.

Waste water pipe next to the ice machine not properly draining. The plumber relocatedthe 2 inch pipe above the floor drain

Boxes of mask stored under the drink station in the dining area. Boxes contained syrup build up from leaks

Hood vent filter missing at the end of the hood. Mold build up above the three-compartment sink. Cabinet door in bad repair in the self-service drink area (Dining room)

Floor grout missing in the drive thru area. Inside of wall in the dining area contained black mold

Observed canned foods severely dented in the middle and the edge of the cans. Manager placed dented cans to the side for heir food manufacturers to pick up (COS).

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Manager corrected on-site.

Observed expired food permit posted in establishment.

Observed ice scoop with hand stored ice bin. Manager corrected on-site.

Observed black mold/grime on ice bin tray exterior by cash register and drive thru window drink machines. Manager placed trays to be washed.