First Watch Restaurant #1038

Inspector notes: Observed an entire ceiling tile to be missing above the water heater. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings. PIC stated that she would call corporate to ensure that the ceiling tile gets replaced.

Inspector notes: Observed roast beef to be cooling, on top of ice bath and not submerged in it for effective cooling. Also observed tomatoes to be cooling while covered. Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containe...

Inspector notes: Observed an employee to not place wiping cloth in a sanitizing solution after sanitizing tables. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. PIC to make sure that employee place wiping cloths in a sanitizer bucket after use and change the bucket every 4 hours.

Inspector notes: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 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 PIC to contact pest control company for suggestions on how to control the presence of flies.

Inspector notes: Observed dry, dirty cloths being used as potholders to be stored directly on raw shelled eggs when not in use. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified Note: PIC immediately removed potholder rags from eggs and placed them in an area where food cannot be contaminated.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees engaged in food prep while wearing bracelets. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food Note: PIC immediately asked employees to remove bracelets.