Bole Ethiopian Restaurant

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed multiple utensils stored in standing water within mixing bowl at cook line in kitchen. CA: Instructed operator to remove utensils and place in empty clean container during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety 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; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. 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 specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed bubble wrap covering light inside the dry storage area. Light shield shall be easily cleanable and durable. Must correct within 10 days. CA: Advised owner to remove the bubble wrap from light and provide an approvable light shield. Shield must be easily cleanable and able to protect storage items from shattered glass. Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed potentially hazardous frozen foods sitting all around kitchen on prep tables and prep sink thawing at room temperature. CA: Advise owner not to sit food out to thaw. Place foods inside reach in coolers. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed Clean equipment (large mixing bowls, pans etc.) are not being stored covered or inverted. CA: Owner/PIC shall invert clean equipment in the dishwashing area immediately. 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - Kitchen and Tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (C) 2. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed Reach-in meat freezer not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue at the bottom of unit. CA: Owner shall clean out the bottom of the reach in meat cooler within 7 days. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed soiled reach-in produce cooler door handles. CA: Owner/PIC shall clean equipment handles immediately. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: Observed leaking pipe at hand sink inside the meat prep area. Hand sink cold water handle near the microwaves and at the 3 compartment sink at the bar. CA: Owner shall repair leaking sinks within 5 mos., by next route inspection. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed bubble wrap covering light inside the dry storage area. Light shield shall be easily cleanable and durable. CA: Advised owner to remove the bubble wrap from light and provide an approvable light shield. Shield must be easily cleanable and able to protect storage items from shattered glass. Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed uncovered beverages in pitchers inside reach in cooler at bar. CA: Advised owner to cover both pitchers inside the reach in cooler on the bottom shelf. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (rice, chickpeas and chicken) held more than 24 hours inside reach in cooler in main kitchen not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. CA: Advised owner to date mark all foods held for more than 24 hours immediately.

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. CA: Advised owner to date mark all frozen foods. 11-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf