NORDSTROM RUSCELLO CAFE

Observed employee sneeze while working in the food preparation area and continue food preparation without washing hands prior to resuming work.

Observed no signed Employee Health Reporting Agreements available for employee review during the inspection.

Observed the prep-top cooler in the main kitchen maintaining an ambient air temperature of approximately 50°F during the inspection. CA:(6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. COS: TCS food items stored in the unit were removed and placed on ice to maintain proper cold-holding temperatures. Facility shall have the unit evaluated and repaired as needed to ensure proper operation.

Main kitchen dishmachine not reaching required sanitizing temperature of 180 F or higher. CA:(l) Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: Pf (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); Pf or (ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). Pf Advised PIC to ensure dishmachine reaches a sanitizing temperature of at least 171F. Contact service personnel to inspect and repair. use alternative sanitizing methods until corrected.

Observed bar dishmachine not producing sanitizer. CA:Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P 4. If another solution of a chemical specified under paragraphs 1 through 3 of this subsection is used, the permit holder shall demonstrate to the Health Authority that the solution achieves sanitization and the use of the solution shall be approved; P.

Observed soda gun nozzle unclean with brown substance in direct contact with soda. Advised PIC to clean and sanitize soda gun nozzles regularly to prevent contamination.Ensure nozzles are free of residue and safe for direct contact with beverages. CA:(b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with Time/Temperature Control for safety food; P (iv) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; P and (v) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. P 2. Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, if used with time/temperature control for safety food, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours throughout the day. P 3. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting time/temperature control for safety food may be cleaned less frequently.

Observed no quat test strips available for the three-compartment sink at the time of inspection. CA:Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf Advised PIC to obtain and provide test strips within 10 calendar days.

Observed the bar dishmachine not adequately distributing enough sanitizer. CA:Warewashing Machine, Data Plate Operating Specifications. A warewashing machine, if utilized, shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the: 1. Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing; 2. Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse unless the machine is designed to use only a pumped sanitizing rinse; and 3. Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines. (z) Warewashing Machines, Internal Baffles. Warewashing machine wash and rinse tanks shall be equipped with baffles, curtains, or other means to minimize internal cross contamination of the solutions in wash and rinse tanks. (aa) Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. A warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water: 1. In each wash and rinse tank; Pf and 2. As the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. Pf (bb) Manual Warewashing Equipment, Heaters and Baskets. If hot water is used for sanitization in manual warewashing operations, the sanitizing compartment of the sink shall be: 1. Designed with an integral heating device that is capable of maintaining water at a temperature not less than 171ºF (77.

Observed an employee eating and drinking in the kitchen near the grill area. CA:Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Employee stopped drinking and eating in food prep area.

Observed a can of soda stored in one of the cooler drawers. CA:(b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS:PIC relocated the can of soda.

Observed sliced tomato (47F), Cut Lettuce(45F), Sliced American cheese (47F) stored at the prep top for pizza and tacos not holding a cold holding temp of 41F or below with an ambient temp of 42F Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. P Corrected on site: Items were moved to the walk in freezer to blast chill to: Cheese 38F, Tomato 39F and lettuce 40F.

Observed ice bins unclean with black substance in direct contact of ice. Observed soda gun nozzle unclean with brown substance in direct contact with soda. Corrective Action:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. 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: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrected on site: Ice was removed from bin, bin was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. Soda gun nozzle was removed, cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite.

Observed cook preparing ready to eat food and dishwasher washing dishes wearing arm jewelry. Corrective Action:511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. 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. Corrected on site: Ready to eat salad was discarded, employees removed arm jewelry, washed and sanitized hands before returning to work.

No hand washing signage avaiable in men nor women's restroom. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - Handwashing Signage (C) (d) Handwashing Signage. 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. Advised to add handwashing signage to both employee restrooms.

Observed floors and baseboards throughout kitchen unclean with debris build up. Observed floors in walk in freezer unclean with food debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.

Upon arrival observed employees contact case, cell phone, bag of cookies and drink stored on prep top table next to food for sale. Corrective Action:511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur Corrected on site: All items were moved to employee storage area and advised personal items shall not be stored next to food for sale.