American Deli

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Slices of American cheese stored inside the prep unit near the grill held cold holding temperatures above 41F. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: The cheese was discarded.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Grease accumulation was observed on the hood and backsplash behind the fryer and grill. CA Nonfood contact surfaces must be sanitized to prevent insects, rodents and or bugs from entering inside the facility.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Broken floor tiles were observed throughout the kitchen. Holes were observed in the walls inside the back kitchen near the hand sink. CA Physical facilities must be maintained and in good repair.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Mold was observed inside the ice machine. CA Equipment must be sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The ice machine was sanitized.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: TCS food items stored inside the walk in cooler was observed maintaining cold holding temperatures above 41F. Observed food stored inside the walk in freezer was not maintained frozen. CA TCS food items must maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below and stored frozen to prevent foodborne illnesses. COS TCS food items were discarded and transferred into the prep units stored on the front prep line and kitchen where temperatures were maintained at 41F.