L&B Seafood Kitchen

Observed employee take guest order/money at POS, don a pair of gloves, then step into walk in cooler and obtain food products to prepare to cook. Employee did not wash hands. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. COS: Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and donned new set of gloves.

Observed an accumulation of dried food debris and/or encrusted grease on fryers and grills in main kitchen area, shelving units in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer, shelving units in dry storage area, door handles/ doors of every unit in facility, bottom shelf of reach in freezers and prep top coolers. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC notified to have facility detailed clean by correct by date.

Observed accumulation of grease pooled beneath fryers, on walls, and hood vent in main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have facility detailed clean by correct by date.

Observed food residue and debris across all floors in facility (Walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, dry storage area, beneath prep top units and cooking equipment in main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC notified to have facility detailed clean by correct by date.

Observed multiple unused, nonworking coolers and food equipment no longer in-use stored at facility. (Chest freezer in front food service area, drink cooler in dry storage area, prep top cooler in prep area, etc.) CA: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. PIC notified to remove excess equipment by correct by date.

Observed employee drink in kitchen without straw and lid. CA: 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: PIC discarded drink.

Observed employee utilize main kitchen hand washing sink to wet cloth for cleaning. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Educated employee of utilization of hand sinks.

Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. CA: Food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less or completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F. COS: PIC turned on water to sufficient flow at the appropriate temperature.

Observed employee preparing food while wearing watch. Jewelry. CA: 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: Employee removed watch.

Observed damp cloth on counter next to prep top table. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration COS: PIC placed cloth in sanitizer.

Observed employee drink in kitchen without straw and lid. CA: 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: PIC discarded drink.

Observed ice well in drive through and ice maker not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: 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 at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: PIC will clean ice well and ice maker.

Observed multiple foods (Cooked crawfish, turkey neck, and boiled eggs) held in facility for more than 24 hours without date marking. CA: 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. COS: PIC discarded foods.

Observed fish thawing in standing water. CA: Food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less or completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F. CA: PIC removed fish from standing water and put in walk in cooler.

Observed containers stacked wet. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC had containers re washed and properly air dried.

Observed soda nozzels and microwave not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC had soda nozzels and microwave cleaned and will increase frequency of cleaning of soda nozzels and microwave.

Observed multiple foods (Cooked corn, cooked potatos, cooked broccoil, boiled eggs) held in facility for more than 24 hours without date marking. CA: PIC discraded foods without date marking.

Observed unpackaged food items (raw fish, raw shrimp) stored in direct contact with undraining ice on prep top cooler. CA: PIC removed containers of food to drain ice. Discussed using ice as an exterior coolant and not in direct contact.