Cross-contamination of Raw/cooked foods/Other "Ice used as exterior coolant is prohibited for use as an ingredient. After being used as a method for cooling exterior surfaces of beverages, food, or equipment, ice may not be used as food. Observed the large ice machine and small ice bin in the drink prep area being used for storage of bottled water as well. Person in charge was notified of this, and removed the bottled water on-site." |
No Evidence of Insect Contamination "The presence of insects shall be minimized in the establishment to prevent possible contamination. Small ants, alive and dead, were observed in the back, dry ingredient storage area. " |
Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated (2C) "Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall have at least one temperature measuring device that is located in an easily viewable place, in order to see its current temperature. A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses, like fish filets, shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. . No thermometer observed inside of the mini reach-in cooler near the drive-thru window, and no narrow stem probe thermometer observed in the establishment. Thermometers will be purchased or ordered." |
Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Cleaned/Sanitized Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch to prevent possible contamination. Observed dried build-up on clean dishware stored on the racks. Items sent to be re-washed. |
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