FOOTHILL GRILL

Observed multiple items in bar reach-in cooler, main kitchen prep top cooler, and main kitchen reach-in cooler temping between 47-56 degrees. TCS foods MUST be cold held at 41 degrees or less. After discussion with staff, it was determined that the bar cooler is known to have temperature issues. Staff and Inspector discussed using TPHC and smaller portions as a solution for lack of appropriate long term temperature control. COS all items temping above 41 degrees voluntarily discarded. TCS items will not be stored in these coolers until units are repaired.

Observed butter and jars of peppers with manufacturer labels stating to refrigerate the product after opening stored at room temperature at server station and on bar counter. COS items voluntarily discarded

Observed paper towels missing at the dish pit hand wash sink. Observed a plastic straw and a used dish sponge in the same hand wash sink. Hand wash sinks must be clean and stocked with hot water, soap, and paper towels at all times for employee handwashing access. COS paper towels restocked and sink cleaned out.

Observed food and physical debris on serving utensils in multiple areas around facility. Observed ready to use forks and knives stored with the eating surface up and unprotected from contamination. Observed excesive debris the thermopen thermometer used for cook food temperatures. Observed food and physical debris on the inside and outside of several coffee mugs ready for use. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean and sanitized, and must be protected from contamination. COS all items rewashed and sanitized.

Observed unit built-in thermometer to be faulty on walk-in cooler and thermometer missing from kitchen prep top unit. Prep top unit had temperature issues in the top line, facility was unable to determine unit's ambient temperature. Manager will order thermometers for both units.

Observed multiple metal storage shelves with rust. Observed the floors of the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and area directly outside of the walk-in cooler to be no longer easily cleanable and durable. Observed multiple cold holding units with gaskets that are torn. All food and nonfood contact surfaces must be maintained hard, nonporous, and easily cleanable.

Observed food and physical debris on the outside of food storage containers, on the can opener and its mount, inside containers with packaged food items such as mayo packets, on equipment gaskets and shelves, and on equipment handles. Observed excessive dust on the AC unit vent above the cookline in the kitchen. All nonfood container surfaces must be sanitized as often as necessary to prevent contamination of employee hands and gloves or food items.

Observed items in coolers and prep-top stored without a lid. Observed food items under pass thru window without lids. Food items MUST be stored properly covered to prevent contamination. COS lids added.

Observed bulk food items, bottles, and single servings of condiments removed from their original packaging with no labels. All food items removed from original packaging must be properly labeled. COS items labeled.

Observed kitchen staff with no hat or hair net. Observed kitchen staff with facial hair exceeding 1/2 inch without a beard net. Proper hair restraints must be worn to prevent contamination of food.

Observed build-up of debris on floors in dry storage, floors in walk in cooler, backsplash of grill area, and on handles of some equipment. Facility should be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of debris. COS areas cleaned.

Observed grease barrel with accumulations of grease. Grease barrel lid should be cleaned as often as necessary to remove grease build-up and deter pest attraction. COS barrel closed and cleaned. Observed litter and debris around dumpster. This area should be kept clean and free of debris to deter pests. COS area cleaned

Observed damage to floors n walk-in coolers. observed insulation/tape on A/C unit peeling. observed table with rusting shelf. These areas must be maintenanced so that they meet the criteria of hard, nonporous and easily cleanable. Observed broken shelf in reach in freezer. Shelf must be repaired to allow for proper storage of food items.