RED PEPPER GRILL

Warm water is not available at the kitchen hand sink. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

Employees food handler cards are not available. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

The following potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) were measured at improper holding temperatures : Cooked rice (120F) held inside the steam table for more than 4 hours, containers of salsa (55F) stored on counter for less than 30min. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] rice was discarded and salsa was relocated to the refrigerator.

Accumulation of mold like substance on the inside panel of the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize ice machine more frequently.

Accumulation of dust and debris on walls and ceiling in the warewash area. [CA] Walls in food preparation area shall be kept clean. Ceiling vents shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Chlorine testing strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Chlorine test strips are not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Accumulation of dust and debris on walls and ceiling throughout the kitchen area. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

Accumulation of debris and mold like substance on the inside panel of the ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize routinely to prevent contamination.

Employees food handler cards are not available for review. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

Clean utensils stored near the hand sink at the bar area. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

Cooked chicken and salsa being cooled in large plastic containers. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 3 inches for liquids.

Measured rice held in the hot holding unit at 126F. Cook stated the rice was placed in the steam table about 2 hours ago. Water at the steam table measured 130F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Employee was directed to set the temperature at the steam table to high, reheat the rice to at least 165F for hot holding. Final temperature measured at 165F.