SOUL FOOD CAFE

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed front food server wearing bracelets and rings while handling food. COS. Jewelry were removed. CA. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry or watches on their arms and hands while preparing food.

No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed — Inspector Note: Observed food service employee put bare hands in cooked white rice. COS rice was discarded. CA. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed raw chicken being thawed at room temperature. Discussed thawing methods. COS chicken placed inside cooler.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed spoons being used to dispense food being stored in stagnant water with temp way below 135F. CA. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency. COS. Utensils placed in hot water at 148F.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employee shoes and jacket stored on shelf with drinks. CA. 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