Red Lobster #0595

-Observed leak at potato prep sink in rear kitchen area of the facility across from sanitizer dispensing unit. *CTM, Have leak repaired and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

Observed multiple individual portion containers of TCS Foods (Alfredo Sauce & Macaroni and Cheese) stored in the RIR of the cooks Server's line near the rethermalizer not cold holding at 41F or below. PIC stated Reach in cooler was unplugged prior and was plugged in. See Temp log. -Observed Pico and Shredded cheese stored in the cold well of the front server's station not cold holding at 41F or below. TPHC was recommended previous inspection. *COS, Mac & Cheese and Alfredo Sauces were discarded upon request by PIC. Pico and Shredded Cheese were rapid cooled in freezer due to being placed in cold well 1.5hrs/ 1hr & 45 mins prior to discovery.

-Observed multiple Quat sanitizers (Bar area, Biscuit Prep table, Grill Area, Fryer Area) throughout the kitchen area with chemical concentrations too strong >500ppm. Sanitizer was tested from dispenser in rear and air bubble was present with sanitizer dispensing around 0ppm-150ppm. Manufacturers recommendations are 150ppm-400ppm. *COS, Sanitizers were diluted by PIC within proper chemical constraints of 150ppm-400ppm per manufacturers instructions.

-Observed vegetable chopper stored/ hanging on wall near the beer cooler of the rear kitchen area of the facility with large accumulations of dried tomato debris. *COS, Chopper was taken to dish area of facility and washed, rinsed, and sanitized, upon request

-Observed 3 Quat sanitizer buckets with chemical concentrations too low (0ppm-150ppm) at the front service line, dish washing area, and biscuit prep table in the rear kitchen area of the facility. *COS, Sanitizers were refreshed upon request within proper chemical concentrations.

-Observed multiple blue ceramic boats(bowls/trays) for shrimp scampi stored as clean on the dry storage shelf between the produce and fresh shell fish/pasta walk in coolers with old dried non food debris. *COS, Ceramic boats were taken to dish washer area and washed, rinsed, and sanitized upon request by PIC.

-Observed soda dispensing nozzles on the soda dispensing machine in the servers front server station with slimy debris buildup. -Observed large plastic storage containers stored as clean on shelf under prep table across from fryers with dried flour and non tcs food debris. -Observed 2 coffee mugs stored as clean with old coffee debris stains in the front server station across from the heat lamp pass thru window. *COS, Nozzles were washed, rinsed, and sanitized, upon request by PIC. Coffee mugs and plastic containers were taken to dish area and washed, rinsed, and sanitized upon request.

-Observed scooper without handle stored in season breader mix inside the dry storage area (Breading/ oil) of the kitchen. -Observed portion cup stored in salt in the bar area of the facility. *COS, Scoops were removed upon request by PIC.

-Observed facility has foul smell near drains throughout kitchen area. Was noted and observed on previous inspection. *Work with plumber to find solution to rectify problem.

-Observed employee cell phone and glasses stored on prep table near cutting board across from grill area of kitchen. *Cos, cell phone and glasses were removed by employee.

-Observed chicken cooked to only 160F at the grill in the kitchen. COS, cooked placed chicken back on the grill and cooked it to 178F. Coached cook on proper cook times and temperatures.

-Observed raw shrimp, scallops, and raw fish stored uncovered in the walk in cooler near the ovens in the kitchen area. -Observed broccoli uncovered in the 2nd walk in cooler across from the shrimp prep area in the kitchen. -Observed Chilean Lobster stored uncovered in first Reach In Cooler near broiler area of the kitchen. Visible condensation was present in Reach in cooler. *COS, PIC covered all food items that were not covered with lids and/or plastic wrap. *COS,

-Observed black mold on lid of ice machine located near the back door of the kitchen area -Observed a large accumulation of old food debris (cheese, lettuce, etc.) underneath the cutting board of the salad prep top cooler in the front service area of the kitchen. -Observed multiple food contact surfaces (Oyster shuckers, bowls, garlic clove masher, plates on serving line, plastic food storage bins, etc.) stored as clean with dried non tcs food debris. *COS, PIC had employee wash, rinse, and sanitize underneath cutting board. Other food contact surfaces were taken to dish room and washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Ice machine lid was washed, rinsed and sanitized upon request.

-Observed cheese grater stored as clean with dried tcs debris near microwaves next to the beer cooler area of the kitchen. -Observed biscuit scoops being stored in water <135F at the biscuit prep area. -Observed ice cream scoop being stored in hot water less than <135F near the front service area of the kitchen near the salad prep top cooler. *COS, PIC stated scoops would be washed, rinsed, and sanitized ever 4 hours at a minimum. Cheese grater was taken to dish room to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized upon request by PIC.

-Observed live and dead roaches on the floor, back wall and near tajin seasoning in the bar area of the facility. -Observed 1 rat/mouse dropping in the liquor storage room near the back office in the kitchen area of the facility. -Observed 2 live roaches on the metal cabinets along the cook line area in the facility. *CTM, Please follow up with ecolab for treatment and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72 hrs.

-Observed tong handle stored in romaine salad mix in prep top cooler of front service area across from heat lamp pass thru in the kitchen. -Observed scoop handle stored in shredded cheese stored on prep table across from salad prep walk in cooler in the rear of the kitchen area. *COS, PIC removed scoop handles from cheese and tongs from salad and stored correctly to prevent contamination