Newk's Eatery

Inspector notes: Observed romaine and mixed spring lettuces that were prepared at 11:00 am being used to serve to public. Observed lettuce in the walk in cooler cooling with lid tightly secured on container. CA: 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...

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food employees handling foods while wearing watches and/or bracelets. CA: 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: Every food employee wearing a watch or jewelry removed them and washed their hands before continuing to handle foods.

Inspector notes: Observed three cooler missing thermometers. Informed PIC to provide thermometers for reach RIC. PIC state the thermometers will be purchased the next day.

Inspector notes: Observed encrusted material on deli meat cutter after use. Informed PIC to have staff to properly clean deli meat cutter after each use.

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler detaching from door frame. Informed PIC to repair to maintain accurate temperature control inside unit.