COOKOUT Restaurant Inc

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed the health inspector score of 74, blocked and covered by the stack of cups. 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS: PIC moved the cups so the score is clearly visible.

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed all sauce bottles removed from their original containers without proper labeling. COS: PIC created proper labels for all sauce bottles. d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed large quantity of standing water throughout the kitchen floor. CA: PIC will identify and correct the source of the water accumulation and will ensure the kitchen floor is kept clean, dry, and free of standing water to prevent slip hazards and maintain sanitary conditions. 5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed several cracked and broken tiles throughout the kitchen. CA: EHS advised PIC to get the floor fixed. (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed water-damaged ceiling panels above the hood and near the cooler storing food, with liquid dripping from the ceiling during the inspection. CA: PIC will have the leak repaired and replace the damaged ceiling panels to prevent contamination of food and maintain the facility in good repair. (h) Walls and Ceilings, Studs, Joists, and Rafters. Except for temporary food service establishments, studs, joists, and rafters may not be exposed in areas subject to moisture.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employee personal items and beverages stored on the food preparation table, on shelves designated for food storage, and on shelves in the walk-in cooler with customer food items. CA: PIC will designate a separate area for employee food and beverages to prevent contamination of customer food. (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. 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. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed several flies in the kitchen, food prep area. CA: EHS advised PIC to use preventive measure to reduce flies. k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed the kitchen handwashing sink storing rubber gloves and no proper hand-drying provision. COS/CA: PIC removed the gloves and will ensure that all handwashing sinks remain properly supplied and equipped with hand-washing/drying provisions at all times. b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed black mold-like substance buildup on the ice machine flap and on the soda dispenser nozzles at both the front service area and the drive-thru window. COS/CA: PIC cleaned and sanitized all soda dispenser nozzles and the ice machine flap, and will implement a routine cleaning schedule to prevent future buildup. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed the prep-top coolers and reach-in cooler in the main kitchen unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. COS/CA: PIC will have the units serviced to ensure they maintain proper cold holding temperatures and operate according to the manufacturer's specifications. ) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

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