Vintage Pizzeria

Observed a metal bowl of prepared Caesar salad placed directly on top of loose lettuce inside a large storage container. The exterior bottom of the metal salad bowl was in direct contact with the unprotected ready-to-eat lettuce, creating a risk of cross-contamination. PIC discarded food items. 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils, and Linens (P) (j) Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils. Food shall only contact surfaces of: 1. Equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7) and (8); P or 2. Single-service and single-use articles; P or 3. Linens, such as cloth napkins, that have been laundered as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(9).

Observed multiple TCS food items in reach-in-cooler with temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded food items. 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.

Observed raw salmon thawing in vacuum sealed packaging in walk-in-cooler of main kitchen. PIC discarded raw salmon. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. 5. Reduced oxygen.

Observed several employee belongings stored among food for establishment in cooler of main kitchen. COS: Items removed and relocated to area designated for employee activities, away from food prep area.

Observed a balck mold like substance on the nozzle of the drink guns at the bar. 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. PIC cleaned the drink gun and will ensure that the gun is cleaned with increased frequency to prevent the present level of accumulation.