Caribbean Chicken & Fish

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food(curry chicken) cold stored above 41F in the 2 door reach in cooler. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) 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. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded food.

Inspector notes: Observed chicken being cooked on outdoor grill without permanent overhead covering. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - Outdoor Cooking(P,Pf) (y) Outdoor Cooking and Service of Food. 1. For special events, foods requiring only cooking may be prepared, if served immediately, in an outside area on the premises of a permitted food service establishment. Prior approval must be obtained from the Health Authority. P 2. The presentation of food orders and limited table side finishing, such as tossing salad and flaming desserts, is permissible from a permitted food service establishment in an adjoining outdoor seating area. Outdoor salad bars or unenclosed dessert carts are prohibited. P 3. Outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers may be allowed on the premises of a food service establishment with the appr...

Inspector notes: Observed two containers of food stored in 2 door reach in cooler uncovered. CA: 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. Advised PIC food must be stored covered to prevent contamination.

Inspector notes: Observed pitted flooring and floors and walls throughout the kitchen heavily soiled. CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (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. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean the facility and fill pitted flooring.

Inspector notes: Observed chicken being cooked on outdoor grill without permanent overhead covering. Discussed with PIC that outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers shall be protected with permanent overhead protection and placed on an easily cleanable surface such as smooth finished concrete.

Inspector notes: Observed pots stored as clean with visible food debris. COS Pots sent to be washed and sanitized.

Inspector notes: Observed expired Food Manager Certification (1/2020), current food handler certification observed. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager, to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. Must obtain within 30 days.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of food, cooked chicken, cooked vegetables (Bok choy) and potatoes inside reach 2 door cooler uncovered. Informed PIC foods must be stored covered to prevent possible contamination.

Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers of jerk seasonings, sugar, microwave, patty warmer, freezer and shelves unclean to sight and touch. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector notes: The hand wash sink contained a drip pan underneath the sink. Observed water from sink drain into drip pan. Observed employee restroom sink knob and at 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Knob is missing. CA: All plumbing shall function in good repair. PIC to repair hand wash sink immediately.

Inspector notes: Observed pitted flooring throughout main kitchen as well as floors and walls heavily soiled throughout the kitchen. Advised to thoroughly clean to sight and touch and fill pitted flooring.