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Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken three compartment prep sink sitting in stagnant hot water. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods. Must utilize running cold water. Manager discarded and denatured at total of 3lbs ob chicken.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed chicken stored in a storage bin on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to refrain from storing food on the floor and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe under the wash compartment of the three compart sink in the rear food prep area. Water profusely leaking into a container under leaking pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.