SIZZLER RESTAURANT

Ceiling above the dishwasher has several holes. [CA] Repair holes to prevent the harborage of vermin.

1.Grime build-up and vents in disrepair in storage areas. 2.Panel used to fix a vent near the water heater is not flush to wall. [CA] Repair screens. Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin

Single-use food containers are stored on the floor. [CA] Store food containers 6 inches off the ground to prevent contamination.

Several hood filters are damaged. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.

Multiple ventilation hood filters above the cook line are in disrepair. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.

Wall is in disrepair adjacent to the water heater, within the dry storage room and behind the food preparation sink. [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface.

1. Personal bags/ jackets stored on top of dry condiment containers within the dry storage room. [CA] Employee's personal effects (cell phone, car keys, and jackets) shall be stored in employee lockers or other designated areas for employee storage. 2. The wall vent screens within the water heater room are in disrepair. [CA] Repair screens. Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Measured the top layer of potato wedges at 118 F to 125 F within the steam table at the self service line. PIC was unsure what time potatoes were removed from cooking. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Potato wedges voluntarily discarded. Recommend increasing steam table temperature or utilize TPHC.

Packaged clam chowder defrosting in standing water at the preparation sink. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

Observed numerous flies standing on the salad bar sneeze guard, several more flies on the bbq sauce containers by the salsa bar. [CA] Food Facility shall be kept free of flies. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. The facility is required to close the salad bar until the fly issue has been resolved. Work with a licensed pest control provider to implement corrective actions. Provide a pest report prior to reopening the salad bar.

Observed what appeared to be many fruit flies in front buffet area. Observed what appeared to be a couple of fruit flies in the back preparation area. Reviewed pest control reports and services are not provided for flies. Per PIC, they are aware of the situation. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies. Because flies are resulting in the adulteration of food, food at buffet must be covered. If food at buffet cannot be effectively covered to eliminate the potential for contamination, the buffet will need to close until the flies are eliminated.

Observed many fruit flies in front buffet area. Only observed a couple in back preparation area. In front buffet, observed flies landing on food. Observed watermelon with dead flies in it. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] PIC discarded watermelon.

MAJOR: Staff found a knife at 3 compartment sink (3 comp used for produce washing per Manager), proceeded to ware-washed/ rinsed it with water, and placed it on prep table for storage without properly sanitizing. Specialist instructed staff to properly sanitize knife. Staff takes knife to sanitizer dispenser and let the dispenser run on the knife for less than 1 minute. [CA]: After ware-washing, manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. [COS]: Manager instructed staff to submerge knife in Quat ammonium sanitizer for at least 1 minute. MINOR: Washed and wet utensils and equipment stacked on top of each other at ware-wash area. [CA]: Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried after sanitizing and prior to stacking.