Holiday Inn Express

Observed a employee wearing a bracelet while prepping food in the kitchen area, 1-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS the manager will have the employee remove the bracelet.

Observed coffee filter stored on top of the shelf not covered between usage, Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. The coffee filter were place in a wrapper to prevent contamination between usage.

Observed the countertop cooler not holding the temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the PHF 41 degree and lower to prevent possible contamination, ) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements to keep the food cold at 41 or lower. COS the manager made the adjustment on the temperature in the cooler.

Observed coffee filter stored on top of the coffee machine not protected against contamination, single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; COS the coffee filter were stored on back in the original plastic bag that it came in.

Observed 3 compartment sink not setup to wash dishes correctly missing sanitizing sink, A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils setup when washing dishes. COS the manger will ensure the sink are used and setup properly in the kitchen while washing dirty dishes. corrected on 5/16/25

Observed a mop stored in the mop bucket after usage from cleaning the floor yesterday, not hanging to dry, Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. The manager will ensure the mop is hung to air-dry after usage in the kitchen area. corrected on 5/16/25

Observed a employee drinking water from a plastic bottle in the kitchen area, However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS the bottle of water was discarded.

Observed there no CFSM working at the hotel in kitchen at this hotel. The CFSM shall: (i) Be the person-in-charge while on the premises of the food service establishment and shall designate someone else to be the person in charge when not on the premises. The hotel will have a certified manager by 1/1/2025

Observed a mop stored in the mop bucket after usage from cleaning the floor yesterday, not hanging to dry, Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. The manager will ensure the mop is hung to air-dry after usage in the kitchen area. corrected on 11/18/2024

Observed a employee drinking from a paper cup in the kitchen with no lid on the cup, However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS the employee discarded the cup.

Observed coffee filter stored on top of the coffee machine not protected against contamination, single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; COS the coffee filter were stored on back in the original plastic bag that it came in.

Observed unwrapped apples stored in a bowl on the front counter of the kitchen area, Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective mean. COS the P.I.C. removed the apples and wrapped correctly as needed for display.

Observed 3 compartment sink not setup to wash dishes correctly,, A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils setup when washing dishes. COS the manger will ensure the sink are used and setup properly in the kitchen while cleaning dirty dishes . correted on 2/13/24

Observed the blades of the can opener was rusty, Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues or rust on the blades of the can opener. The kitchen manager will replace the can opener blades by 2/30/24

Observed 3 compartment sink not setup to wash dishes correctly,, A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils setup when washing dishes. COS the manger will ensure the sink are used and setup properly in the kitchen area.

Observed the blades of the can opener was rusty, Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues or rust on the blades of the can opener. The kitchen manager will replace the can opener blades by 12/1/23

Observed there no CFSM working at the hotel in kitchen at this hotel. The CFSM shall: (i) Be the person-in-charge while on the premises of the food service establishment and shall designate someone else to be the person in charge when not on the premises. The hotel will have a certified manager by 8/30/23

Observed apples being stored on the front counter for breakfast not covered corrected from contamination, all food storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS the apples are covered correctly and stored on the counter to be served.