Spice Wing

Observed that the walk-in-freezer has ice build-up around the condenser and on the floor. Facility has containers underneath to catch the ice and prevent it from dripping onto food items, but ice has dripped onto food containers in a few places. Facility advised that a work order is needed.

Observed ready-to-use lids for storage containers with debris from the 3-compartment sink. Current splash guard appears too small to properly protect the dishes from contamination. Advised manager that the lids need to be recleaned and that the splash guard needs replacing with one that can properly protect the dishes. COS items cleaned and a large cutting board used as a temporary splash guard.

Observed that single-use take-away containers were not stored covered to prevent contamination and that some containers had food debris. Single-use items must be stored in a manner that prevents their contamination. Staff advised to leave the plastic coverings single-use items arrive in on the items to prevent contamination.

Facility has a shared dumpster. Observed that both dumpsters are missing drainplugs. Advised the manager and informed her that all facilities using shared dumpsters are responsible for their maintenance.

Observed that the facility was using TPHC procedures for cooked chicken wings and bowls for saucing wings without having a set method/system in place for tracking time and temperature for TPHC held items. Facility advised on appropriate tracking methods, times, and temperatures. Facility must have a set tracking policy in place with-in two weeks of inspection date.

Observed that the facility's sanitizer buckets were at 0ppm QUAT upon arrival. Observed wiping cloth for counters being used to clean surfaces with debris and not kept in a sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer buckets must be kept at proper sanitizer concentrations to ensure proper cleaning of food and non-food contact surfaces. Observed that staff could not locate test strips upon arrival. COS test strips located, and new buckets made to 200-300 ppm.

Observed containers of spices, sauces, and cheese without a label stating the common name of the food item. All items removed from their original containers must be fitted with an appropriate label and date mark to identify the food in question.

Observed improper cooling of just-cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Chicken wings above 135 Fahrenheit were placed in large containers and stacked in the walk-in cooler. Facility advised to remove the chicken from the cooler, reduce the volume of food in the containers, and not to stack the containers to facilitate proper cooling. Facility made the above changes, and chicken was place in the walk-in freezer to facilitate rapid cooling.

Observed that the inspection, permit, business license, etc. were all stacked beside the cash register and were not clearly visible. Staff advised that the Food Service Permit and most recent inspection must be displayed within plain view of customers within 15' of the entry.

Observed that single-use take-away containers were not stored covered to prevent contamination and that some containers had food debris. Single-use items must be stored in a manner that prevents their contamination. Staff advised to leave the plastic coverings single-use items arrive in on the items to prevent contamination.

Observed that handles on the prep-top cooler, reach-in freezer, and walk-in units had debris. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

Facility has a shared dumpster. Observed excessive litter and large amounts of wet cardboard within the dumpster enclosure. The enclosure must be kept free of loose litter to keep form attracting pests.

Observed that the handle on the back door was broken and that the door could not be opened from the inside. The handle must be fixed to ensure all points of entry/exit are functional for safety and ease-of use.