The Barbeque Pit

Inspector notes: Observed brown build up in large ice machine in the front area of the kitchen. 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. PIC will wipe down large ice bin during shift and will drain, clean and sanitize ice bin at closing today.

Inspector notes: Observed hot water not working properly at the employee handwashing sink in the front kitchen area. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC stated that maintenance will be coming today (11/10/2025 to resolve that issue.

Inspector notes: Observed brown build up in small ice bin in the front area of the kitchen. 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. PIC will wipe down small ice bin during shift and will drain, clean and sanitize ice bin at closing today.

Inspector notes: Observed lettuce, carrots, and purple cabbage uncovered in the reach in cooler in the front area of the kitchen. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC had an employee to cover lettuce, carrots, and purple cabbage in the reach in cooler in the front area of the kitchen.

Inspector notes: Observed cooked stew in a large pot in the walk in cooler uncovered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC had employee to cover cooked stew in the large pot in the walk in cooler.

Inspector notes: Observed no choking poster in the dining area of the facility. CA: A first aid for food choking sign must be posted in the establishment. PIC will be given a copy of a choking poster today to post in the dining area of the facility.

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the vent hood above the fryers. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Inspector notes: Observed beef dated 5/3/2025 that is out of temp at 47.4. PIC does not know why the beef is not temping properly. CA: 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. PIC will have meat discarded due to the fact of not knowing why it could be out of temperature.

Inspector notes: Observed meat being hot held in a warmer that was not recooked to 165 degrees before being hot held in the warmer. CA: Except as specified under paragraphs 2, 3, and 5 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds. COS PIC removed meat from warmer and placed it in the over for it to reach 165°F.

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken cooking above already cooked ready to eat pork on the grill area. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented and Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. COS PIC moved cooked pork to the oven to be reheated to 165 degrees.

Inspector notes: Observed an employee dump a cup of ice and rinse it in the handwash sink at the front of the main kitchen area. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC informed employee that the handwash sink was only for handwashing only.

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips available to test the sanitizer solution at the dishwasher. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will get test strips ASAP.

Inspector notes: Observed two pies in the WIF that were not covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC covered pies in the WIF.

Inspector notes: Observed raw burger patties not in a box or wrapping being stored on the shelf in the WIF. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC will have burger patties wrapped or placed back into the box.

Inspector notes: Observed the large ice machine open. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC closed ice machine lid.

Inspector notes: Observed a pan of steaks being stored on the floor in the WIC. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS PIC moved pan of steaks to the shelf.

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the vent hood above the fryers. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Inspector notes: Observed lettuce, tomatoes, and cabbages tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in bins in an ice bath on table when entering kitchen. CA: 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 and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC added more ice to the ice bath where the lettuce, tomatoes, and cabbages were stored to reach proper temperature.

Inspector notes: Observed orange build up in large ice bin in. CA: 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. PIC will wipe down large ice bin during shift and will drain, clean and sanitize ice bin at closing today.

Inspector notes: Observed hole in ceiling over large ice bin in the front area of the facility. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will cover hole in ceiling over large ice bin when entering kitchen.

Inspector notes: Observed no protective shielding over light bulb under vent hood where food items are stored. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensil, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will have a shield put over light bulb under vent hood in where food items are stored.

Inspector notes: Observed, lettuce, tomatoes, and cabbages uncovered in bins in ice bath on prep table when entering kitchen. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered lettuce, tomatoes, and cabbages in bins in ice bath on prep table when entering kitchen.

Inspector notes: Observed shrimp uncovered in white RIF in back area of the facility. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC will have employee to cover shrimp in white RIF in back area of the facility.

Inspector notes: Observed bread sitting in pan uncovered in the back area of the facility. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC will have employee to cover bread sitting in pan in back area of facility.

Inspector notes: Observed no employee handwashing sign in women's' restroom in the facility. CA: 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. PIC will post an employee handwashing sign in women's restroom in the facility.

Inspector notes: Observed cleaned dishes throughout the kitchen area of the facility not properly covered or inverted. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored covered or inverted. PIC will properly cover or invert cleaned dishes throughout the kitchen area of the facility.

Inspector notes: Observed several cutting boards and prep top cutting boards needing to be replaced due to them not looking clean to sight and having deep cuts in them. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will replace cutting boards and prep top cutting boards.

Inspector notes: Observed several items in the RIC not date marked out of the original container. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: (i) Using a method approved by the Health Authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time / temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food...

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips in the facility to test sanitizer solution at dishwasher. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order test strips to be able to test sanitizer solution properly.

Inspector notes: Observed black build up in the large ice machine. CA: 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. PIC will clean and sanitize large ice machine.

Inspector notes: Observed two employees not wearing hair restraints, and two employees not wearing beard restraints. CA: 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. COS PIC had employees to put hair restraints on and beard restraints.

Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted for consumers to easily see. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will place inspection report where it can be easily seen.

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the ceiling and lights in near the grill and fryer area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have ceiling cleaned and lights.

Inspector notes: Observed microwave in the kitchen not clean to sight. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will clean microwave in the kitchen area.