Village Pizza of McRae, Inc.

Observed TPHC records for the facility were incomplete, with numerous required temperature logs missing for pizza held on the hot bar under time as a public health control. CA: When time is used in place of temperature to control the safety of TCS foods, written procedures must be followed and food temperatures must be documented when removed from temperature control. Proper recordkeeping ensures foods are used or discarded within approved time limits to prevent foodborne illness. COS: No immediate corrective action taken at the time of inspection; PIC advised to ensure all required TPHC temperature logs are completed and maintained moving forward.

Observed commercially processed BBQ pork and deli turkey stored under refrigeration without required date marking. The deli turkey was also mislabeled as cheese. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held for more than 24 hours must be clearly date marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded—within 7 days when held at 41°F or below. Proper date marking and accurate labeling help ensure foods are used within a safe time frame and prevent foodborne illness. COS: Person in charge properly date marked and relabeled the affected items at the time of inspection.

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler and freezer.

Observed food in the pizza prep cooler (cut tomatoes) with mold-like growth. Food kept in the facility must be safe. COS - Food discarded.

Employee personal bag stored on the shelf in dry storage. Employee personal belongings should be stored away from food storage areas used in the facility.

Observed cooked pasta not datemarked in the walk-in cooler. Opened/prepared containers of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food must be datemarked. COS - Food items dated at time of inspection.

Food (Ham) found stored past disposal date marked. COS - Ham was discarded at time of inspection.

Observed food (dry milk and powdered sugar) stored on floor.

Employee personal phone stored in the kitchen on a prep table. Employee personal belongings should be stored away from food preparation areas used in the facility.

Person-in-charge cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that new food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. COS - New employee was notified at time of inspection and form filled out.

Observed bread sticks uncovered stored in reach-in cooler; bags of sausage, pepperoni, chicken, and flour stored in opened. To prevent overhead contamination food shall be stored covered. COS - Covered during the inspection.

Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. COS - Educated employee on the correct order and notified the PIC.

Observed bread sticks uncovered stored in reach-in cooler; macaroni noodles (pasta salad) stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. To prevent overhead contamination food shall be stored covered. COS - Covered during the inpsection.

Observed employee wearing jewelry other than a plain wedding band while preparing food.

Multiple wiping cloths observed throughout the facility. In use wiping cloths shall be held in between uses in sanitizer water.

The most current inspection report not prominently displayed in public view.

Multiple foods cold holding at temps above 41 deg f. TCS food shall always be cold held at 41 deg f or above. COS Moved to cooler, freezer door opened to cool down cooler. Walk in cooler door and prep top cooler door kept open too long. Suggested to PIC to keep closed with not in use. PTCH food discarded. WIC food cooled down.

Observed bread sticks uncovered stored in reach in cooler. To prevent overhead contamination food shall be stored covered. COS Covered during the inspection.

Multiple wiping cloths observed throughout the facility. In use wiping cloths shall be held in between uses in sanitizer water. Dry wiping cloths shall be free of food debris.

No test strips available to test the concentration of sanitizer. Test strips shall be available.