American Deli

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed a prep top cooler not cold holding temperatures 41F and below. CA: Equipment for cooling food, and holding cold food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Discussed with PIC to fix the cooler by 3/19/2026. In the meanwhile, use a walk in cooler to store food items. All other food items in the prep-top cooler were moved to walk-in cooler as they were measuring 41F and below.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips — Inspector Note: Observed no chlorine test strips to accurately measure the concentration of sanitizer in three compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Discussed with PIC to purchase tests strips. In the meanwhile, EHS provided test strips to last for a few days. Once tests strips are purchased, provide a picture proof via email.

Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure — Inspector Note: Observed no running water in the 3-compartment sink faucet. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1. Discussed with PIC to fix the faucet by 3/19/26 and use the hand operated free rinse to fill up the sinks to wash and sanitize dishes.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed TCS foods in walk-in cooler and prep top cooler cold holding above 41F. TCS foods in prep top cooler were: one smaller tub of cooked white rice and one smaller tub of raw beef patties. TCS foods in walk-in cooler cold-holding above 41F were: three large tubs of raw chicken wings. 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. COS: All the TCS foods listed were prepped on 3/15/2026 at around 6pm, therefore, PIC voluntarily discarded the those TCS food items.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed RAID bug spray can in thee facility. According to PIC, employees use the spray when they see unwanted bug. CA: A restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136 Definitions, (e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. COS: Discussed with PIC that bug sprays used at home cannot be used in food establishment. Only a certified pest control technician should provide pest control services. The bug spray was voluntarily discarded.