Splinters Axe House

Observed 57-58 F of hot water inside one of the restrooms (the restroom to the right). A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Please have the handwashing sink repaired to ensure the proper hot water temperature is available at the sink.

Observed the facility has undergone a remodel, the handwashing sink in the bar next to the three compartment sink has been removed. A handwashing sink shall be located: To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. Install hand washing sink.

Observed air gaps at bottom of both rear exit doors and along the right front door. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Have the doors' threshold repaired.

Observed food handler slicing oranges with his bare hands and proceed to place oranges into food container on the prep line. Food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Employee removed and discarded the oranges. Educate staff on proper food handling as it relate to ready to eat food items.