THE VELVET HIPPO

Washing fruits and vegetables — Inspector Note: CA: 1. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. OBSERSVATION: raw beets being peeled without being 1st washed. COS-beets washed using a colander in the produce sink.

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: CA: (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. OBSERVATION: equipment added to the facility without prior notification to the outdoors (residential GE freezer and 2 storage units) and are stored less than 6 inches above the floor and in an area where its exposed to the outdoor elements.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips — Inspector Note: CA: 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf Observation: Irreversible thermometer for the dishmachine not provided. Discussed with GM to provide proof by 2-27-26 and to email

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: CA: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OBSERVATION: Gasket and interior of the 1 door Avantco freezer is unclean with food particles and black build-up on the gasket.

Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events — Inspector Note: 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 OBSERVATION: procedure with chemical onsite (Quat) unknown for the mixture to be effective against Norovirus. Discussed with PIC to have a written plan for which ever (even if a back-up solution) is used for the disinfectant that is used. Plan to be emailed with photo of chemical showing EPA reg # by 2-27-26. Guidance document also provided.