DAIRY QUEEN

Observed bulk container of gravy cups with no date mark. CA: 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 or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: Gravy was discarded.

Observed single use spoon left in bulk mayo container in outdoor walk in cooler. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS: PIC removed spoon from mayo container.

Observed employee handling transactions at the drive thru window cash register, then make a sundae and a blizzard without first washing hands. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation when changing tasks. COS: Employee washed hands.

Observed improper cold holding of potentially hazardous TCS food (vanilla soft serve mix stored in reach-in cooler below the ice cream dispenser). See temp log. CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of 41F or below. COS: PIC discarded soft serve mix. This unit will not be used until repaired and verified to be holding proper temp; PIC will notify health department once repair is completed.

Observed food stored uncovered in several areas throughout the facility (pans of sauce near the drive thru, pans of toppings in the reach-in cooler and a pan of toppings stored above prep table). CA: Food shall be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. COS: PIC covered all food.

Observed sanitizer bucket containing sanitizer solution stored on a food prep table with food directly below it. CA: Toxic items shall be stored separately from food. COS: PIC moved bucket to lower shelf.

Observed employee handle money at the cash register while wearing single-use gloves, then handle clean single-use containers and make blizzards while wearing the same pair of gloves. CA: Single-use gloves shall not be used for more than one task. COS: Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands, then donned clean gloves.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F (vanilla soft serve mix stored in reach-in cooler below the ice cream dispenser, bulk containers and working squeeze bottles of commercial chili sauce and wing sauce with manufacturer label that states "refrigerate after opening."). See temp log. CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or lower. COS: PIC discarded food.

Observed food stored uncovered throughout the facility (several uncovered pans of food in the prep line freezer, unpackaged cakes stored in the cake freezer, and uncovered bins of sauce near the drive thru. CA: Food shall be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. CA: PIC covered all food.

Observed black build up on tea nozzle in the lobby fountain drink area. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch. COS: Tea nozzles was pulled to be cleaned/sanitized.

Observed opened packages of hot dogs stored in a container with an expiration date of 9/28 (current date is 10/20). PIC stated that is an old label and they were opened several days prior. CA: 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 or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CA: PIC discarded hot dogs.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41 degrees F (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, items had not been out of temp for longer than 4 hours. Items were left in WIC to rapidly cool.

Observed employees without hair restraints while cooking and preparing food. CA: Discussed with PIC, all employees were given hair nets and were placed.

observed PIC cleaning prep top table with degreaser, without following the instructional steps on wash, rinse, sanitize discussed on the manufacturer label for instructional cleaning purposes ( label indicated wash, rinse with water, and sanitize upon use of the degreaser on food contact surface) CA: PIC recleaned food prep top surface using the instructions on the manufacturer's label.

observed TCS food item (sliced tomato) initial temp at 44 F and additional temp 20 min later still at 44 F. CA: PIC chose to move and uncover sliced tomatoes to outside walk-in cooler.

observed personal item ( set of keys) being stored above food prep top. CA: Employee removed keys from food prep top, discussed personal storage areas and restrictions with PIC.

Observed drink nozzles on front service area drink machine not maintained clean to sight and touch. Observed visible food debris in sanitize compartment of three-compartment sink. CA: Informed PIC of need to clean drink nozzles. PIC immediately removed drink nozzles and had them cleaned and sanitized. Discussed with PIC that sanitize compartment of three compartment sink is a food contact surface and should only be used to sanitize clean dishes. PIC had sanitize compartment cleaned and sanitized.

Observed PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge of several foodborne illness risk factors relevant to the operation of the facility (cooling of TCS food, proper reheating, when to wash hands, handwash facilities accessible, documentation of employee health). CA: Discussed with PIC. Certified food safety manager will ensure that all employees are properly trained.

Observed uncovered pans of food (cookie pieces) on the front service counter/prep counter and in the dry storage room. CA: Discussed with PIC. Lids were put on to cover food.

Observed tea not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC cleaned nozzles.