BISMILLAH CAFE

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed eggs at 57°F, cooked onions at 77°F, beef at 78°F, and fish at 95°F cooling at room temperature during time of inspection. TCS foods must be rapidly cooled using approved methods and shall not be cooled at room temperature. CA: (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC relocated foods to coolers for rapid cooling and discarded beef.

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed whole tilapia fish thawing at room temperature during time of inspection. CA: c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. COS: PIC placed fish under running water at 70F as an approved thawing method.

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed employee prepping food without a hair restraint during time of inspection. CA:(i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee properly donned hair restraint.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed previous inspection report not posted for public view during time of inspection. CA: 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. 5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request. PIC was advised to post the most recent inspection report in an area visible to the public at all times.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed kitchen appliances and interior of cooler in main kitchen unclean to sight and touch. CA:2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised that PIC should thoroughly clean and sanitize all appliances and cooler interior.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed multiple flies throughout the main kitchen during the time of inspection. CA: (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised PIC to eliminate pest activity by maintaining cleanliness and removing attractants. Instructed PIC to contact a licensed pest control operator within 10 calendar days to address the issue.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed two cans of fly spray repellent during time of inspection. CA: d) Restriction. 1. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils, and the control of insects and rodents shall be allowed in a food service establishment. Pf 2. The requirement in paragraph 1of this subsection does not apply to packaged poisonous or toxic materials that are for retail sale. Pest control shall be conducted by a licensed pest control operator, and all chemicals must be properly stored and used according to manufacturer instructions.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed multiple personal shoes stored next to dry food items during the time of inspection. CA: (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Advised PIC to store all personal items, including shoes, in a designated area away from food and food storage areas to prevent contamination.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed multiple flies throughout the main kitchen during the time of inspection. CA: (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised PIC to eliminate pest activity by maintaining cleanliness and removing attractants. Instructed PIC to contact a licensed pest control operator within 10 calendar days to address the issue.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed handwashing sink in the main kitchen blocked during the time of inspection. CA: o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf Advised PIC to keep all handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Do not block sinks with equipment or other items to ensure proper hand hygiene.

Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events — Inspector Note: Observed disinfectant not EPA-registered as effective against Norovirus during the time of inspection. CA: (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf Advised PIC to provide and use an EPA-registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus within 10 calendar days to ensure proper sanitation and prevent the spread of illness.

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed improper storage of raw animal foods in multiple units: raw eggs stored above cooked goat meat in prep-top cooler; raw eggs stored next to milk and sauces; eggs stored next to cilantro in walk-in cooler; and raw shrimp stored next to raw chicken in reach-in cooler. CA: (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. COS: PIC rearranged food items to proper storage hierarchy during the inspection.

Proper hot holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed chicken hot holding in oven at 73°F during the time of inspection. CA: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. P COS: PIC reheated item on stove to 199°F during the inspection.

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed employee prepping food while wearing a bracelet. CA: Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS:PIC had employee remove bracelet and wash hands.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Food permit fees were unpaid at the time of inspection. Notice of Violation issued CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Advised PIC to pay the permit fee by the due date listed on the NOV.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed kitchen appliances and interior of cooler in main kitchen unclean to sight and touch. CA:2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised that PIC should thoroughly clean and sanitize all appliances and cooler interior.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed employee filling a bottle with water at the main kitchen handwashing sink. CA:511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf COS:PIC instructed employee to stop filling bottle in hand sink.

Proper hot holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed TCS foods (chicken at 102°F and chicken at 62°F) not being hot held at the proper temperature of 135°F or higher. CA:(f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. P COS: PIC placed all food items in the oven to reheat to 135°F or higher.