THE THINKING MAN TAVERN

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed food containers of cooking oil sitting on the floor in the main kitchen. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed food buildup, splatter, and debris on the outside and inside of the reach in coolers and prep top coolers in the main kitchen. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed excessive debris on floors between cooking equipment and walls. Advised to clean. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed food containers of lettuce, mushrooms, cheese, potato salad, sauce, and popcorn shrimp stored in the prep top cooler and reach-in freezer without any lids or coverings. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC provided plastic coverings for every food container in the prep top coolers and reach in coolers.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed food buildup and debris at the bottom of the reach in coolers and prep top coolers.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Observed excessive debris on floors between cooking equipment and walls. Advised to clean.

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. Observed food containers of boiled and peeled eggs, ham, sauce, lettuce, mushrooms, and chicken salad in the prep top coolers and reach in coolers without any lids or coverings. COS: PIC provided plastic coverings for every food container in the prep top coolers and reach in coolers.