THE FLAT IRON

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Reduced-oxygen packaged (ROP) fish (salmon) bearing labels indicating that it must be kept frozen and removed from the ROP packaging when thawing was observed stored in reach in cooler thawed in its packaging. Discussed with the Person in Charge (PIC) that all ROP fish must be handled according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure fish remains frozen until thawing and is removed from packaging immediately upon thawing. Salmon discarded

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Shelving inside the walk-in cooler was lined with cardboard, which is not a durable, cleanable surface. Nonfood-contact surfaces must be designed and constructed to be smooth, durable, and cleanable. Cardboard is not considered a durable, cleanable material. Discussed with the Person in Charge (PIC) that all cardboard must be removed from shelving. Shelving must be constructed of smooth, durable, and cleanable material.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Dish machine chlorine sanitizer was not at the proper minimum strength; observed 0 ppm using test strips. Discussed with the Person in Charge (PIC) that the dish machine must be serviced before use. Until the machine is functioning properly, all dishes must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a three-compartment sink using appropriate procedures. Recommended verifying sanitizer concentration with test strips before each dishwashing cycle.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed encrusted material on can opener blade. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch Discussed with the Person in Charge (PIC) that the can opener blade must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Can opener was removed to be washed and sanitized

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed excessive buildup of pink slime in the interior of ice machine at second floor bar Discussed with the Person in Charge (PIC) that the ice machine must be completely disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized immediately. Ice may not be used Implement a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all ice machines to prevent recurrence. Ice machine contractor was onsite during inspection to clean ice machine

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed interior of microwave soiled. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Discussed with the Person in Charge (PIC) that the microwave must be thoroughly cleaned immediately.