Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant #7931

Observed an employee wearing a watch while portioning out mac n cheese and employees wearing rings with stones in main kitchen.

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: Employees removed jewelry.

Observed multiple containers wet stacked in drying racks above vegetable prep sink in the main kitchen.

CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

COS: PIC rearranged items to allow for proper air drying.

Observed employee wearing rings while preparing portions in main kitchen area. CA: Food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band while preparing food. COS: Employee removed jewelry, washed hands, donned new gloves before resuming food preparation.

Observed reach-in cooler (right side) under prep top with broken gasket, causing door to not seal properly. CA: Instructed PIC to move food to other unit to ensure proper cold holding temp and have unit repaired asap. Observed a cardboard piece used as shield between slicer and front service counter. CA: Instructed PIC to use nonabsorbent, easily cleanable shield or have glass replaced.

Observed drink nozzles on soda fountain in drive thru and tea urn nozzles not cleaned at a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch. CA: Instructed PIC to have nozzles cleaned each night

Observed milk cartons held past expiration date of 7/31/2023 in walk-in cooler and front counter reach in cooler. CA: Discussed using FIFO method with manager so that product does not go bad, PIC discarded all expired milks.