FIRESIDE RESTAURANT

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed reach-in coolers in the back kitchen area with food debris smeared on the doors and glass panels. Shelving inside the cold units was also observed to be unclean to both sight and touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed blood spillage from raw chicken inside bottom of RIF. Observed the bottom of the cooler with an accumulation of food, dirt, grease. Spoke with PIC about replacing both reach-in-freezer and reach-in-cooler. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC has been advised to wash, rinse and sanitize RIF actively to maintain cleanliness. New Violation.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed RIC door and seal in disrepair located in warewash area. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. PIC has been advised to discontinue using RIC until repaired.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned — Inspector Note: Observed dinning tables being use in front service area. CA: In all establishments with dining facilities on the premises and permitted since July 31, 1995, patrons' toilet facilities shall be provided. Access to patrons' toilet facilities shall not be through food service, preparation, storage, or warewashing areas. PIC was advised patron to post signage to prevent eating inside establishment.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed flooring of warewash area and with broken tiles not being maintained cleanable or durable. Observed flooring and shelving of dry storage shed unclean to sight and touch. CA: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to repair tiles and to place floor coverings to maintain cleanability. Also advised to clean flooring and repair shelving of dry storage shed.

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed large pans of jerk chicken and macaroni and cheese being held in reach in cooler not properly date marked with preparation or discard date. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days.