DA KAO SANDWICHES #2

Siu mai at the steam table was measured at 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, the heat was turned off at 2:00 PM and is allowing the siu mai to cool before moving it into refrigeration. [Corrective Action] If the intent is to cool the food, remove it from the steam table and place at an area to quickly cool from 135 - 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and 70 - 41 degrees Fahrenheit in another 4 hours. [Suitable Alternative] Siu mai was removed from steam table and moved into refrigeration.

Observed meat thawing at room temperature in the 2 compartment prep sink. [Corrective Action] 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.

Soap dispenser at the handwash sink in the kitchen does not properly dispense soap. [Corrective Action] Repair or replace the soap dispenser.

Heavy grease on the floor at the cookline. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

Container of open meat marinade stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room. [Corrective Action] Do not stored any food products directly on the floor.

Juice bottle was observed stored directly in the ice in the ice machine. [Corrective Action] Discontinue storing anything in the ice machine.

Heavy dust accumulation on the exhaust vent in the restroom. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

Celery observed draining water on the drainboard of the warewash sink. [Corrective Action] Use the food prep sink for all food prep work.

Mold like substance observed in the ice machine. Not in direct contact with the ice. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and sanitize. Maintain clean.

Medications stored near coffee and tea on the work table at the service area. [Corrective Action] Store medications separately.

Grime accumulation on the drainage pipes under the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

1. Observed the FRP panel and the metal base board behind the work table by the 3 compartment sink to be separating from the wall. [Corrective Action] Repair the FRP panel and the metal baseboard. Ensure there are no gaps, holes and crevices. 2. Grease and old food debris observed on the floor under the cookline equipments. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

Observed the effluent drain pipe of the grease trap indirectly plumbed to the mop sink. Per employee, the modification was made a few days ago due to slow draining and will be repaired soon.

Raw shell eggs measured at 49 degrees Fahrenheit on the shelf by the cookline. [Corrective Action] Maintain Potentially Hazardous Foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Observed a dead cockroach on the floor under the 3 compartment sink. [Corrective Action] Clean and sanitize areas of dead cockroaches.

Observed employee putting on gloves without first washing hands. [Corrective Action] Ensure hands are properly washed before putting on gloves.