Gigi's Italian Kitchen & Restaurant

Inspector notes: A handwashing sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty equipment and food debris in hand sink in the dish washing area. Discussed a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes were removed and sink washed and sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed pasta cooling tightly covered in plastic bags inside of a plastic container with a lid covering the container. Also, observed several other pans tightly wrapped in saran wrap while cooling. Discussed, when cooling and placed inside of cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.