K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintainedThe dumpster bins located back in the kitchen area were all open.
[CA] Keep the dumpsters always covered.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCouple of houseflies were observed back in the preparation area.
[CA] Eliminate all insects and rodents from the facility by a legal method.
K30: Food storage: food storage containers identifiedMany food products on boxes were stored directly on the floor or on milk crate back in the storage area.
[CA] To prevent insect hiding and breading and for easy cleaning of the floor area, please store all food products at least six inches off the floor on approved shelf or dunnage rack.
K39: Thermometers provided, accurateThere was not a functional prob thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the cold and hot food products.
[CA] Provide an approved prob type thermometer and use it with regular calibration and sanitization.
K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperaturesSausage stored on a plastic near the corn storage steam table was measured at 130 oF. .
[CA] All potentially hazardous foods like garlic in oil, cut melons, raw sprouts; cooked foods of plant origin; foods of animal origin and any other food capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of infectious or toxigenic microorganisms or the slower growth of Clostridium botulinum shall always be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. The chef said the sausage was cooked less than an hour ago. He is told to store the sausage inside the counter-top steamer.