Loc's Chicken & Waffles

Inspector notes: Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. COS: PIC reorganized reach in coolers for raw animal foods to be properly segregated and covered.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items held in prep top cooler & reach in coolers above 41F. See temp log below. CA COS: Educated PIC that all cold holding items must maintain temp of 41F. PIC moved recently prepped food items to walk in cooler. Re-temped cold holding items to ensure they reached 41F. RCA: 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 an...

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket filled with sanitizer solution and towels but with sanitizer solution reading of 0ppm. RCA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

Inspector notes: Observed 2 bottles of chemicals in spray bottles without any labels identifying contents. RCA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

Inspector notes: Observed a lack of managerial oversight evidenced by multiple critical violations regarding risk factors related to potential foodborne illness.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee drinks next to prepared food area and in direct contact with a box of straws in another area. RCA: 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.

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing signs not posted at handwashing sinks in cooking area. RCA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

Inspector notes: Observed 2 employees actively working on hot line wearing multiple bracelets. RCA: 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.