RIB COUNTRY - CLEVELAND

OBSERVED THAT THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHER WAS VISIBLY AND TANGIBLY COVERED IN GREASE AND DEBRIS, ALONG WITH OTHER NON-FOOD CONTACT SURAFCES AROUND THE KITCHEN. ENSURE ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ARE MAINTAINED CLEAN AND FREE OF ACCUMULATIONS.

OBSERVED BEANS, RIBS, AND OTHER ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED AND SUBJECT TO CONTAMINIATION. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER IN DISH MACHINE. THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO VERIFY CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TUMBLER DRINKS ON FOOD PREP AREAS. DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AREA MUST BE USED FOR PERSONAL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Observed unused equipment in outside refuse storage area, and observed that the concrete pad has accumulations of grime and soil. Maintain all refuse areas clear and clean. Remove unused equipment as soon as it is possible and clean the concrete pad to prevent pests.