Firehouse Subs #1267

Observed Au Ju Sauce (128F) inside the steam well below 135F. Noticed the food item is double pan with the water temperature inside the stainless steel container of 133F. All hot-hold Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must be 135F or above. Corrected on Site (COS): Au Ju Sauce discarded.

Observed garbage debris on the ground around the dumpster area and around the outside area of the dumpster. Garbage must be stored inside the dumpster and not on the ground. Clean the area around the dumpster.

Observed the inspection report in the drive thru window is not the most current one. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. Place the most current inspection report in the drive thru window for public view.

Observed heavy buildup beneath the self-serve soda dispenser nozzle area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean affected area frequently.

Observed containers of sauteed mushrooms and shredded slaw mix inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Date mark the food containers

Observed employees prepping foods without a hair restraint. Also observed an employee with a beard greater than one-half inch in length food prepping without a beard restraint. 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. Obtain proper hair restraints.

Observed heavy buildup beneath the self-serve soda dispenser nozzle area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean affected area frequently.

Observed an employee's backpack stored on a sleeve of customer's cups near the drive thru area and an employee's drink stored next to customer's items insdie the walk in cooler. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Relocate items away from custoomer's items.