Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above Observed sliced roast beef with a temperature of 54*F. Top portion of the roast beef was voluntarily removed.
Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises Observed bags of wheat flour stored on the floor in the basement bakery. Observed 2 soda pop bag-in-box stored on the floor in soda dispensing room. Observed one type of unwrapped cookie without adequate protection from contamination.
Handwashing sink equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100° F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Inspector was notified the hot water heater had failed. Therefore, unable to check temperatures on hand sink near bread rack, center island and mens restroom. Establishment is boiling water and has changed to single service disposable cups, plates and utensils.
In-use utensils, between-use storage Observed ice wand stored not wrapped in walk-in freezer.
08/02/2013
Routine
Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises Observed bags of wheat flour stored on the floor in the bakery in basement. Observed pop in bottles stored on the floor in dry storage area on main floor. Observed two types of unwrapped cookies without adequate protection from contamination.
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Ice wand stored in freezer without being covered.
Food storage containers identified with common name of food Observed working containers of food not labeled.
Handwashing sink equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100° F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed hand sink near bread rack with no hot water. Water temperature was 76*F at its warmest. Observed hand sink in center island with no hot water. Observed hand sink in Men's restroom with no hot water.
Food on display is protected from contamination by consumers Observed bags of wheat flour stored on the floor in the bakery in basement. Observed pop in bottles stored on the floor in dry storage area on main floor. Observed two types of unwrapped cookies without adequate protection from contamination.
Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above Observed turkey deli meat with a temperature of 54*F. Employee had just refilled container. Middle salad cooler products with temps of 46*F to 48*F. Service company had just serviced machine. Inspector suggested using ice baths to ensure temperatures of 41*F or below. --Observed chili with temps between 99*F and 117*F. Chili was removed reheated to 165*F and returned. Corrected at time of inspection
Using a handwashing sink- operation and maintenance Observed hand sink in bakery in basement with a hose attached used to fill container for mixing bread dough.
When to wash Observed employee touch his hat with gloved hand and start to touch food. Inspector asked employee to wash hands and change gloves beofre resuming food preparation. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves before returning to food preparation. Corrected at time of inspection
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