EMPIRE ARMADILLO BBQ & DELI LLC

Heavy dust accumulation in the exhaust vents in both restrooms. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

1. Observed large hole in the wall by the dishwasher machine. [Corrective Action] Maintain wall in good condition. 2. Observed pitted floors at the warewash area, cracked flooring at the deep fryers and missing portion of epoxy by the griddle. [Corrective Action] Maintain floors in good condition. 3. Black grease like substance observed on the floor between the smokers. [Corrective Action] Thoroughly clean and maintain clean.

Sausage in the 2 door hot holding cabinet was measured at 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, the sausage was cooked about an hour ago. [Corrective Action] Maintain hot Potentially Hazardous Foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [Suitable Alternative] PIC will use the rest or discard the remaining by 4:00 PM.

The rubber gaskets on the doors of the 2 door hot holding cabinet observed damaged. [Corrective Action] Maintain rubber gaskets in good condition.

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer measure less than 200 ppm in sanitizer buckets at bbq area and near cashier area. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Observed accumulation of black residue and grease under cookline area. Observed standing water under small freezer at cookline and under two door freezer near ice machine. [CA] Regularly clean under cooking equipment to prevent accumulation of debris. Floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

Observed back door propped open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Paper towel stocked outside the dispenser above infant changing table in women restroom. [CA] Provide paper towels in dispensers at all tomes.

Lack of a mop hanger in the facility. [CA] Mop rack or other devices not made available to hang and store cleaning tools. Lack of lockers or other space designated for employee items. [CA] Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.

Broken or missing coving on wall on both sides of the walkway from cook line area to warewash area. [CA] The juncture of the floor and wall shall be coved with a 3/8-inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least 4 inches. Repair or replace coving. Observed broken flooring in cookline area and warewash area. [CA] Replace broken floor area with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Accumulation of black residue on ceiling and walls in small storage room. [CA] Clean the walls and ceilings and maintain in good condition. Observed paint chipping on wall behind sprayer at dish machine area. [CA] Repair the wall with a durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surface. Accumulation of black smoke, grease reside on walls. ceiling and floors in BBQ room. [CA] Regularly clean walls, floors and ceiling and maintain in good condition.

Observed employee drinks stored on top of facility food items. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. Observed back door propped half open. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. [COS] PIC closed the back door.

Observed black mold like accumulation on walls behind warewash area and mop sink area. [CA] Clean and sanitize the walls and maintain in good condition.

*Repeat violation Observed tongs stored in sanitizer water that is used for wiping towels for prep tables in bbq oven room. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use.

Measured cheese, burger patty meat and sliced tomatoes between 42-45F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC covered the PHFs with the lid to cool down.