Longstreet Cafe

Inspector notes: Observed a build up of debris/mold like substance inside the ice machine. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately instructed food employee to empty ice machine before c...

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items to be in cooling state while fully covered in RIC at FFS area. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately removed TCS food items from RIC and placed them ice baths uncovered. See temperature log for cooling curve.

Inspector notes: At approximately 11:17am, EHS (environmental health specialist) observed TCS food items placed in front food service area at salad bar, hot bars, and cold bar in drive-thru using TPHC (time as a public health control) per PIC (person in charge) without being labeled with start and discard time. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: (i) Methods...

Inspector notes: Observed gasket for walk-in cooler door torn/in disrepair. Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Corrective Actions: PIC stated gasket will be replaced and hood filters will be repaired and repositioned.

Inspector notes: Observed foods cooling in front food service area tightly covered. When placed in cooling or 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. Corrective Actions: PIC removed cover from foods and proper cooling was achieved.

Inspector notes: Observed a build up of debris/mold like substance inside the ice machine. Food contact surfaces shall be clean from sight to touch. COS: Ice machine was cleaned in a way to avoid contamination of the ice.

Inspector notes: Observed employee actively prepping food without a beard restraint. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. COS: PIC voluntarily gave employee a beard restraint during the inspection.

Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing watches and bracelets while actively preparing food. 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. COS: PIC voluntarily instructed employees to remove watches and bracelets during the inpsection.

Inspector notes: Many used cloths on prep tables without sanitizer solution available to store the cloths in between uses. Store cloths in sanitizer solution between uses to control bacterial growth. COS: Sanitizer solution containers prepared and brought to work stations for the storage of cloths between wiping down food contact surfaces.