B. Merrell's

Observed several food items stored without lids in the reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers across from the fryers in the main kitchen. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), 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. Person in charge properly covered all containers.

Observed quaternary sanitizer reaching concentrations greater than 500ppm at the 3-compartment sink in the bar area. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling. PIC diluted sanitizer compartment to proper levels of 200ppm-400ppm.

Observed facility lacking test strips for the quaternary ammonium sanitizer. Also, observed facility lacking temperature testing strips for the mechanical warewashing machine. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf

(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

Priority foundation item must be corrected within 10 calendar days.

Observed containers of burgers, potato skins, chicken patties, chicken tenders, celery, carrots, and blue cheese stored uncovered in the reach-in freezers in front of the fryers in the main kitchen. Observed container of ice cream stored uncovered in the white reach-in freezer in front of salad station. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), 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. Person in charge properly covered all items.

Observed handle stored on top of food in the salmon seasoning, rib rub, and ice cream containers. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Person in charge removed scoops from containers.