Drip Tips Kitchen

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed multiple TCS Foods in various coolers including RIC (salad and raw salmon) and the PTC (Raw chicken) in the main kitchen and the front-food service RIC (multiple single-service containers of salad) just prepped cooling tightly covered. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. Under refrigeration loosely covered or uncovered or utilizing ice baths.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed absorbent cieling tiles in the employee restrooms during initial inspection. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware washing areas, and toilet rooms. Stated to PIC to replace ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility. Outer openings shall be protected from the entry of pests and rodents by sold, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Stated to the PIC to install weatherstrip at the back door of the facility.