Ruby Tuesday

Observed square plates located at waitress station still had old food build up on them. COS: PIC finished looking through stack of small square plates and moved all visibly soiled plates to the warewash area.

Observed cutting boards throughout the facility had deep scoring that is discolored and unable to clean. CA: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed multiple items on prep top and inside of cooler drawers that had not been date marked. CA: Food held 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.

Observed multiple dishes on the clean dry rack that had been wet stacked. CA: Dishes shall be air-dried prior contact with food.

Observed large hole in wall (approximately a foot wide) behind reach-in cooler behind the bar. CA: Walls shall be enclosed and sealed.

Observed dishes located on pizza cooler closest to hand wash sink were soiled with dark dry food debris. Utensils and dishes should be clean to sight and touch prior to using them serve food.

Observed multiple items on prep top and in reach in cooler that had not been date marked. Per conversation with PIC the items were taken out of the walk-in from the bulk items but the dates were not transferred. COS: PIC placed dates on all items located on prep-top.

Observed multiple flies inside of facility at time of inspection. Per conversation with PIC the facility was inspected a week ago. CA: PIC will contact pest control to evaluate alternatives to eliminate the harborage of pest.

Observed dishes at salad bar had water sitting in them and had been stacked on top of one another. CA: Dishes shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

Observed employee working the grill move from multiple stations and back to prepping food on the grill. Employee never stopped to wash his hands. Inspector continued to watch employees as they maneuvered throughout the kitchen, all employees observed were seen switching activities without washing hands. Employees did periodically change gloves.

Observed black bug inside of bottle of "Jim Bean Apple" and "Kentucky's Finest". COS: PIC discarded of liquid inside of both bottles.

Observed multiple items in the reach in coolers, cooler drawers, salad bar cooler and prep top were being held at temperatures above 41F. CA: Inspector took temps of food in front of PIC and took pictures of thermometer while still in food item to show that all items were out of temp. COS: All food items were discarded of immediately.

Observed handwash sink located in the ware wash area did not provide hot water. Inspector went to check hand wash sink located next to the grill and prep station and observed that it would not come on at all. CA: Per conversation with the PIC she is waiting to have the sink serviced but is having difficulties getting someone in to do the work.

Observed hand sink located next to grill and prep top had a spoon in it. CA: hand sinks must only be used for washing hands. Dirty utensils must be rinsed and or cleaned at 3 compartment sink.

Observed temperature test strip did not change when passed through the dishwasher. Per employee she has had issues in the past with the water in dishwasher not getting hot. She explained that someone usually goes to the back and has to turn the "water heater back on".

Observed drink nozzles that dispenses fountain drinks had black substance on multiple nozzles. Upon discussion with PIC determined that employees are suppose to clean nozzles nightly. Observed that holster that houses bar nozzle also had black substance. COS: Employees cleaned nozzle immediately.

Observed dead roach inside of the ice machine under the lid. Observed multiple flies through out the entire kitchen. CA: PIC has contacted pest control to have them come to establishment immediately to treat kitchen.

Observed back door is not tight fitting. CA: Doors must be tight fitting to avoid the entrance or harborage of insects and rodents.

Observed multiple dishes stored on the clean dish rack that were wet stacked. pans should be allowed to dry completely prior to stacking them.

Observed facility was not being maintained in good clean repair. Multiple broken floor tiles with standing water in them located behind the bar and in the kitchen. Observed food debris and black build up under the equipment and on the walls of the main kitchen. CA: Facility will need to be deep cleaned to remove food build and old food debris.

Observed white bug inside of bottle of "Bullert Rye Frontier Whiskey". CA: Inspector showed PIC bug inside of bottle of liquor. COS: PIC instructed bartender to discard of the liquid inside of the bottle.

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Observed broccoli salad and cole slaw in the reach in cooler located in front of 3-compartment sink, with a temp greater than 41F. Observed ribs, sliced tomatoes, and cole slaw located on the prep top and in cooler drawers with a temp greater than 41F. CA: The inspector took a temperature of the the food items in front of the manager. COS: PIC discarded of all items that had a temp greater than 41F.

Observed whip cream stored in reach in cooler with an expiration date of 04/25/2023. COS: PIC discarded of whip cream and replaced with a new bottle dated 11/25/2023.

Observed multiple dishes stored on the clean dish rack that were wet stacked. pans should be allowed to dry completely prior to stacking them.

Observed visibly soiled ceiling tiles and missing vent covers in the main kitchen. Upon discussion with PIC it was determined that the vent covers were purchased and should be in within the next week. CA: Ceiling tiles should be cleaned or replaced if they can not be cleaned.