Sweet Peas 73 Cafe

Observed dishes being washed and not sanitized afterwards. All dishes must be sanitized for at least 15 secs prior to drying. COS by setting up sanitize compartment and sanitizing dishes.

Observed cheese (not exempt from date marking) stored past 7 days. The product was dated for 8/11-11/11. List of cheeses exempt from date marking was provided to owner during last inspection. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. P COS by discarding.

Observed fresh mozzarella that expired 7/29, buttermilk that expired 8/21, half & half that expired 8/23, and whole milk that expired 8/28 stored in coolers. Milk and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS by discarding.

Observed several TCS items such as ham, turkey, salsa, ricotta, and more stored for more than 24 hours not date marked. Also observed milk not date marked with the date it was opened. All TCS foods held for more than 24 hours should be marked to indicate the day the food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of prep is considered Day 1. COS by discarding. NOTE: prepackaged items such as the ones listed above must be dated once opened.

Observed cooked chicken breasts cooling in a container that was tightly-covered. 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 COS by uncovering and storing on top shelf. Cover once cooled to 41°F.

Observed various sauces, mixed herb oils, and salt not labeled. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS by labeling.

Observed employee not wearing a hair restraint while engaging in food handling. Hair was hanging down. 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 by restraining hair. NOTE: head bands are not considered a hair restraint.

Observed dog bed and leash stored behind counter in coffee/cake area. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. COS by removing from facility.

Observed all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top/reach-in unit being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of unit was around 53°F with the temperature of TCS foods ranging between 49-56°F. 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 or below. COS by discarding. Facility only has two coolers in main kitchen area therefore it is imperative that both are in good working condition. Unit must be fixed within 72 hours. Health Authority will follow-up within this time to ensure corrections have been made. Do not store TCS foods in unit unit minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained.

Observed large dog off leash at facility. Also observed a large dog bed, dog leash, and dog bones behind front counter in register/coffee/dessert area. The dog belonged to an employee. Please refer to Rule below: 511-6-1.07(5)(o) - Prohibiting Animals (Pf) (o) Prohibiting Animals. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2, and 3, of this subsection, live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food service establishment. Pf 2. Live animals may be allowed in the following situations if the contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles cannot result: (i) Edible fish or decorative fish in aquariums, shellfish or crustacea on ice or under refrigeration, and shellfish and crustacea in display tank systems; (ii) Patrol dogs accompanying police or security officers in offices and dining, sales, and storage areas, and sentry dogs running loose in outside fenced areas; (iii) In areas that are not used for food preparation and that are usually open for customers, such as dining and sales areas, service animals that are controlled by the disabled employee, person or trainer of such animal, if a health or safety hazard will not result from the presence or activities of the service animal; (iv) Pets in the common dining areas of group residences or institutional care facilities at times other than during meals if: (I) Effective partitioning and self-closing doors separate the common dining areas from food storage or.