CAFE AT PHARR

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use — Inspector Note: Observed non single use cup in non employee area. CA advised PIC that beverages need to be in a single use cup. 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.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed several TCS foods in RIC with internal temps above 41 F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41 F or lower. 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