Middle Eastern Bakery

Inspector notes: Observed caulking at designated hand sink to be cracked, missing, or otherwise degraded, rendering the area neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. Discussed repair timeline with PIC. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

Inspector notes: Observed cooked gyro meat, tzatziki, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, cooked chicken, raw chicken, raw lamb, cooked rice, spanakopita, yogurt, rice pudding, shawarma, lemon soup, lentil soup, feta cheese, Bulgarian cheese, provolone cheese, mujadara, and humus at 45-48'F in walk-in cooler during re-inspection. The ambient air temperature of the cooler was measured to be 45'F at its coldest temperature. Per PIC, equipment repair person attempted to repair cooler overnight but had to obtain part for cooler and will be completing repairs to the cooler later today. Establishment is actively working to repair the cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded all food items at time of inspection. TCS foods cold held must be maintained at 41'F or below at all times. Cold holding equipment must function properly in a manner to properly hold TCS foods at or below 41'F at all times. Repeat violation. This is the second consecutive violation

Inspector notes: Observed lysol spray and hand soap stored among dry storage area above and with various seasonings by walk-in cooler. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler with ambient air temperature of 41.5'F and prep table ambient air temperature of 42'F. Both coolers were observed holding TCS foods above 41'F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

Inspector notes: Observed parsley stored inside pillowcases in walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that pillowcases are not an approved food contact surfaces. Food contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. PIC removed parsley from bags at time of inspection