Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 16, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Potentially hazardous foods shall be maintained at a temperature of 135°F or above.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cooked chicken (131°F) in storage cambro, not approved for permanent use in restaurant, to be outside of safe temperature range. **See Temperature Observations.
Owner arrived on-site at time of inspection and stated that steak and chicken on the cook line are under time as a public health control. Manager on-site initially at time of inspection did not explain that chicken was under time control. Pan of chicken was not marked; manager stated that the dry erase magnet posted on ledge above the prep table serves as the marker for the chicken.
2-102.11
Demonstration - The person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 16, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed manager on duty could not properly describe the time as a public health control marking and process for chicken and steak on the cook line.
7-201.11
Separation, Storage - Poisonous or toxic materials are not stored in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 16, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed lighter filled with lighter fluid stored on top of the paper towel dispenser at the cook and serve line handsink.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed open trays of non-pasteurized raw shell eggs above vat of iced tea in the walk-in cooler. Tea discarded by manager.
Observed two cartons of non-pasteurized raw shell quail eggs above open pan of cut vegetables in the make table cooler. Items rearranged by manager.
Observed opened bag of raw shrimp above pan of cooked pasta in the make table cooler. Items rearranged by manager.
2-401.11
Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee was seen eating, drinking, or using a form of tobacco in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection could result.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: An employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: the employee's hands; the container; and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee beverage on ledge by the cook line and serve line handsink. Beverage discarded by employee.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: safe; durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two opened cans (Friday and the date of this inspection) of condensed milk in the walk-in cooler. Food discarded by manager.