EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use — Inspector Note: Observed an employee eating in the main kitchen during the time of inspection. CA: (k) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. Advised PIC that eating and drinking are not permitted in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Employees must consume food and beverages only in designated break areas to prevent potential contamination of food, equipment, and utensils.