V.F.W. POST 665

Observed bag of shelled peanuts, case of beer, and pickle bucket stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Person in charge placed items on shelves.

Observed pancake mix and sugar bins with scoop handles touching the food. Observed ice scoop handle directly touching ice in the ice bin at the bar area. 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 properly placed scoops with their handles above the top of the food.

Observed ice machine with ice chute containing black residue buildup. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Person in charge began to prep ice machine for cleaning.

Observed milk carton with an expiration date of 07/29/2025. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer's expiration date or the sell-by date. Person in charge discarded milk.

Observed several TCS food items in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen cold holding for more than 24 hours lacking proper date marking. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Person in charge discarded food items.

Observed several food items cold holding at temperatures greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (see temp log). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Food items were discarded.

Observed several food items cold holding at temperatures greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (see temp log). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. COS: Food items were discarded.