Zipps Sports Grill

Inspector notes: THIRD CONSECUTIVE OCCURRENCE. Observed employee on cook line wearing gloves to batter raw chicken and place chicken into fryer. Employee then removed gloves, put on new gloves, opened a refrigerated drawer and placed two raw beef patties onto the grill. Employee removed one glove and sprinkled the patties with seasoning, and then covered patties with a metal pan. Educated employee and PIC about properly washing hands between tasks and any time contamination may have occurred. This includes removing gloves and washing hands when handling a raw protein with a higher cook temperature, and then handling a raw protein with a lower cook temperature

Inspector notes: In walk-in refrigerator there were two large, covered containers (more than 12 inches deep) of green bay chili with beef (holding at 47*F) and chicken taco mix (holding at 45*F). Per PIC and employees these items were made on 2/11 and were cooled with an ice bath or ice wands prior to placing into walk-in. PIC could not confirm whether or not temperatures were taken when containers were placed into walk-in. Both items were willingly discarded. Discussed proper cooling methods and procedures; refer to cooling guidelines handout posted in the kitchen

Inspector notes: On service line observed two and a half pizzas being stored at room temperature (69-70*F). Establishment has a written 4 hour time as a control policy for the pizzas, but the time was not recorded. Per the PIC the pizzas had come out over two hours previous. The pizzas were discarded, new pizzas were made, and times were recorded when the new pizzas were placed on the line. PIC will ensure that all foods on time as a control have the 4 hour start time properly recorded

Inspector notes: Under bar inspector found a spray can of Skidoo flying insect killer. Per PIC licensed pest control is used regularly. Observed no pest activity. Insect killer was discarded at time of inspection

Inspector notes: Inspector observed an employee wash their hands several times, but the employee only washed with lathered soap for about 5 seconds prior to rinsing the soap off. PIC educated employee at time of inspection

Inspector notes: In walk-in refrigerator inspector observed house-made horsey ranch (with buttermilk) dated 11/29. Inspector also observed a mozzarella and provolone mix of cheese dated 12/2. Items were past 7 day discard date and PIC discarded items at time of inspection

Inspector notes: In walk-in refrigerator observed a container of french toast batter with raw shelled egg (employee confirmed that raw shelled eggs are used) being stored directly over wing sauces. Also observed a container of open raw sirloin being stored over wing sauces

Inspector notes: Observed employee on cook line use gloves to handle raw beef patties. Employee then removed gloves, put on new gloves, and continued to handle utensils and ready to eat bread for a sandwich. PIC educated employee about properly washing hands after touching raw foods and before continuing food preparation. Also observed an employee handle a broom and a trash receptacle, and then immediately pick up a clean pot. PIC educated employee about properly washing hands when contamination has occurred

Inspector notes: Observed bartender use bare hands to put lime wedges on margaritas. Manager educated employee about properly using gloves or utensils to handle ready to eat foods

Inspector notes: Observed food buildup on the cutting surfaces of an industrial can opener. Per PIC it was not used day of inspection

Inspector notes: Observed food buildup on floors under back prep line counters and under shelving in dish pit area. Also observed heavy syrup and food buildup between and under the margarita machines at the bar. PIC will clean and maintain

Inspector notes: Observed door handle to beer walk-in coming off of door. PIC said that it is already going to be fixed. Please repair handle prior to next routine inspection