Hardee's #500832

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use — Inspector Note: Observed an employee eating in the food preparation area at the beginning of the inspection while another employee was actively preparing food nearby. 2. 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. COS: Employee immediately stopped eating and relocated the food to the office.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles inside main kitchen. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. CA: EHS advised PIC to have ceiling tiles replaced.