VITALITY BOWLS #007

Sides and handles of coolers encrusted with food debris. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

No probe thermometer was available at time of inspection. [CA] An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer (accurate to +/- 2°F) that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily available to accurately measure the temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.

1. Box of apple stored directly on the floor. 2. Single use food containers stored on floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

1. Excessive food debris on floors and under equipment. 2. Excessive food splatter on walls in food prep areas. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

Panini press was encrusted with food debris. Food prep surfaces had accumulation of food debris. [CA] The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

No paper towels stocked in dispenser at back handwash station. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [COS] Paper towels were restocked into dispenser.

A metal probe thermometer was not readily available upon request. [CA] Ensure all food employees have easy access to a metal probe thermometer at all times to measure internal food temperatures.

Observed lack of soap dispenser at the frontmost prep area handsink. PIC stated the soap dispenser fell off the wall a couple of days prior. PIC stated they already ordered a new dispenser. Observed the paper towel dispenser at the rear/main kitchen handsink was not operable. [CA] Maintain functioning soap and paper towel dispensers at all handsinks. [SA] Operators placed the wall-mounted soap dispenser near the front handsink, and placed a stack of paper towels next to the rear handsink.

On a dry storage shelf: observed the plastic container holding coconut was damaged at one of the damaged corners. [CA] Replace damaged container to prevent foreign matter/broken pieces from getting into food.

Observed accumulation of food debris on floors in the rear prep kitchen, against the walls and under/behind equipment. Observed old splatters of food on walls in the prep area. [CA] Keep floors and walls clean.

Observed approximately 5-7 flies in the kitchen area. [CA] Keep facility clear of flies.