FORK & VINE SOCIAL

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed ground beef thawing in the meat sink at room temperature. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. COS: PIC placed the ground beef completely submerged under running water in the meat sink.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed a plastic bowl stored in the food container of salt in the dry storage area. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety, scoops can be stored in food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: Food employee discarded the plastic bowl from the food container of salt.

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed several food containers stacked together on the drying rack, while wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed a food employee's cellphone sitting on top of the prep top cooler in the main kitchen and another food employee's cellphone sitting on top of blending equipment in the dish area. 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.

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed six food containers of olives, peanuts, sauce, cooked vegetables, and cheese, all stored in the prep top cooler without any lids or coverings. Observed a food container of mozzarella sticks stored in the reach-in freezer without any lids or coverings. CA: Food stall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC provided plastic coverings for each food container in the prep top cooler and reach-in freezer.