Hometown Pizza & Grill

Observed build up debris in ice machine in lobby area and food debris in microwaves of main kitchen.

CA: Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent instructions, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil.

PIC will have ice machine and microwaves cleaned by correct by date indicated and health dept. to check back.

Observed an accumulation of grease and dust debris on floors, walls and ceiling.

CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Health dept. to check back by correct by date.

Observed multiple TCS foods not cold holding at 41 or below in preptop/RIC in main kitchen (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded all TCS items. Health dept. to check back before unit is to be used/food items are stored.

Observed baked potatoes cooling at room temperature by oven in main kitchen area (see temp log). CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. COS: PIC discarded potatoes.

Observed multiple bags of frozen pasta thawing at room temperature. CA: Educated PIC of proper thawing procedures.

Observed missing faceplate on reach-in freezer and rust along interior of the reach-in cooler door beside the dish machine. Corrective Action: Instructed Person-In-Charge to have the units repaired or replaced.

Observed food debris, dust, and soil build-up on multiple equipment and shelving surfaces throughout kitchen; excessive food debris on the bottom door and gasket of the reach-in coolers and freezers throughout the facility. Corrective Action: Instructed Person-In-Charge to increase the cleaning frequency of equipment and shelving in kitchen.