Wilcox County PK - 12 School

Potentially hazardous food (chicken parmesan) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (115 - 125 F) in warmer cabinets. COS: All pans were made in the last hour, so the were rapidly reheated to 165F before serving.

Ice build-up observed on top of boxes of food in the back of the walk-in freezer. Packaged foods may not be stored in direct contact with ice if subject to water entry.

Bagged prepackaged lettuce (two boxes) stored in the walk-in cooler past use-by date of 2/22/2025. COS - Lettuce discarded.

Observed two containers of pickles being used as door stops in dry storage. Food must be stored 6" off of the floor. COS - Containers moved to storage after verifying that they were not compromised.

Clean wet wiping cloth not properly stored between uses found on the serving line. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

Observed potentially hazardous food (lettuce, diced tomatoes, and ham) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the salad reach-in cooler. The internal cooler thermometer showed the cooler at 59F. The outside thermometer fluctuated between 43F-46F. COS - All potentially hazardous items discarded and maintenance called for the cooler.

Observed a white, powdery growth on an entire box of cucumbers in the walk-in cooler. Food with mold/mildew-like growth is unsafe and should be discarded immediately. COS - Discarded.

The person-in-charge could not demonstrate awareness of the five symptoms that relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.

Overserved person-in-charge drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation area. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas away from food preparation and serving areas. Drinks can only be consumed if the cup is secured with a lid and straw. COS - Drink removed.

Handwash sink near the ovens is blocked by a cart of food; handwash sinks must be easily accessible at all times. COS - Cart removed.

Observed build up of slime in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. Equipment food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency to preclude build-up. CA: Clean in 72 hours.

Bagged lettuce (3 bags) stored in the walk-in cooler past use-by date of 1/21/2024. Milk stored past use-by date of 2/6/2024.

Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Milk in the open air cooler temperature at 53F-57F. It did not appear to be working properly. Milk must be old held at 41F or below. COS - Milk discarded and work order put on cooler.

Observed the employee wash their hands in the 3-compartment sink instead of the designated handwash sink. Hands must be washed in an approved hand sink. COS - Employee corrected to wash hands in the handwash sink.

Observed food employee wearing jewelry (bracelet) other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.