Omelette Cafe of Hinesville, Inc

Observed raw cubed beef stored on shelf of prep top cooler above french fries and hash browns. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC rearranged food items in the cooler.

Observed buildup of black substance on interior of ice machine bin. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC needs to thoroughly clean ice machine.

Observed multiple pans wet stacked in ware washing area. Equipment and utensils shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking. PIC needs to ensure items are separated and air dried before storing.

Observed employee wipe off counter with wet wiping cloth and touch ready to eat food without washing hands or changing gloves.
Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

Observed multiple TCS food items stored in both the top and bottom of the prep top cooler next to the grill stored above 41F. TCS food items being cold held shall be maintained at 41F or below. Cooler does not appear to be functioning properly at this time. COS: TCS food items were discarded. PIC stated they have called someone to service the cooler and will use an ice bath and smaller portions to serve until the cooler is fixed. Will follow up on the status of the prep top cooler.

Observed white sausage gravy stored in a crock pot on the prep surface below 135F. TCS foods being hot held shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: The sausage gravy was discarded.