JERUSALEM GRILL CALHOUN

Observed employee with gloves handle dirty dishes then proceed to handle clean dishes without washing hands & changing gloves in between.

Observed employee improperly wash hands by rinsing hands with water for several seconds.

Observed 2 containers of garbanzo beans cooked on 7/14 not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours.

Observed significant mold-like accumulation in both ice machines (bulk ice machine in kitchen & ice machine above soda dispenser).

Observed 2 containers of soup with a prep date of 7/7.

Observed several critical violations that have the potential to lead to foodborne illness (improper hand washing, cooling, date marking, etc.).

Observed current CFSM certificate for this facility not posted in public view.

Observed food debris on dicer stored as clean near 3 compartment sink. Also observed small amount of food residue on plate stored on counter above prep top unit.

Observed multiple employee drinks and snacks on shelf next to food near ice machine. Employee drinks were open (no lid or straw).

Observed most recent inspection report (84 B) not displayed in public view.

Observed food service permit not displayed in public view.

Observed several TCS foods stored in the reach in coolers in the main kitchen cold holding below 41F. (raw chicken 51, raw steak 44, and raw chicken 49). Employees had the containers out during a busy period, around 30 minutes prior, before returning the TCS foods to the reach in cooler.

Observed cold TCS foods stored below 41F in walk in cooler (cucumber 51, sliced tomatoes 50, white sauce 53, kafta 49, lamb chop 52, lamb shwarma 47, raw chicken 48, chicken 46, cooked garbonzo 50, raw fish 51). Walk in cooler had failed late the afternoon before. CFSM relocated foods that could be moved to other coolers. Walk in cooler was serviced on 02/20/2026. Once walk in cooler was holding at 41F or below, foods were returned to walk in cooler afterward.

Observed stack of bread trays stored directly on the floor in the main kitchen.

Observed light visible around back exit door.

Observed purell disinfectant for bodily fluid clean-up stored on shelving directly over canned foods.

Observed CFSM unable to demonstrate verification that employees were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms and illnesses.

Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside handwashing sink.

Observed several bowls stored as clean with dried food debris on food contact surface.

Observed light visible around back exit door. No COS can be noted, inspector must return to verify. Workorder placed to have weather stripping replaced and door knob installed.

Observed raw chicken stored directly ontop of container of raw beef in preptop cooler.

Observed raw chicken stored on shelf directly over raw fish in walk-in cooler.

Observed containers of white sauce in reach-in cooler at check out area reading 47F.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F at preptop cooler across from the grill (sliced tomatoes=48F and sliced cucumbers=51F).

Observed cooked tomatoes, cooked bell peppers, and cooked onions on prep table next to grill with temperature of 71F.

Observed clear container with sanitizer in it without a common name label. Observed clear spray bottle with sanitizer in it at waitress area not labeled with common name.

Observed no written consumer notification for the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food items. COS, provided food allergen poster.

Observed food service employees engaged in food prep with no hair restraint. COS, employees were provided with a hat. Discussed employees working with food are to always have a hair restraint.

Observed raw chicken improperly cooked below minimum cook temperature of 165F. Raw chicken (120F-159F). Corrective Action: Employee cooked chicken to final cook temperature of 165F.

Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed of 500PPM. Corrective Action: Sanitizer bucket was refilled to 300 PPM active quaternary ammonium.

Observed handwashing sink in kitchen in disrepair. Cold water was not turned on at time of inspection. Cold water connection is leaking. Corrective Action: maintenance to fix leak in sink by 03/07/2025. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/07/25.

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on preptables throughout kitchen. Corrective Action: Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets when not in use.

Observed most current inspection report not displayed for public view. Inspection report displayed was from 04/2024. Corrective Action: most recent inspection to be displayed.

Observed containers of raw chicken stored directly ontop of container of raw beef. No contamination was observed. Corrective Action: Raw beef was placed on shelf over raw chicken.

Observed multiple containers of white sauce reading 64F at waitress station. Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM food items have been out 4 hours. CFSM discarded white sauces. Discussed implementing time as a public health control.

Observed sliced tomatoes (43F-46F) and gyro meat (46F) at preptop cooler. Corrective Action: Per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters. Sliced tomatoes and gyro meat placed in reach-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.

Observed rice that was cooked at 11:30am reading at 127 degrees at 2:30pm. Rice not cooled from 135 to 70 degrees within the two hour time parameter. Corrective action: rice discarded.

Observed garbanzo beans in walk-in cooler that were cooked on 02/18/25 at 11:00am not properly cooled to 41 or below within 6 hours. Cooked garbanzo beans were reading 43-46 degrees at time of inspection on 02/20/25. Corrective action: garbanzo beans discarded.

Observed in-use sanitizer spray bottle used to clean dining room tables with sanitizer solution not for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Spray bottle was refilled with approved quaternary ammonium sanitizer.

Observed bean soup made on 02/11/25 in walk-in cooler not discarded after 7 days (inspection on 02/20/25). Corrective action: bean soup discarded. Discussed proper date marking to also include discard date.

Observed multiple risk factors out of compliance during inspection (storge order, approved sanitizer, food contact surfaces clean, cooling, cold holding and date marking). Corrective Action: All risk factors were corrected on-site. Follow-up inspection will be performed within 7 days.

Observed can opener blade corroded and soiled to sight and touch. Corrective action: PIC to order new single can opener blade and replace. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/06/25.

Observed large plastic tub of prepared hummus stored in walk-in cooler made 02/20/25 with tight fitting lid and not loosely covering. Corrective action: lid placed on hummus loosely. Discussed portioning cooked hummus into smaller portions and using containers that facilitate the heat transfer process for proper cooling.

Observed food stored frozen uncovered. Frozen hamburger patties, chicken slices, and falafel were all stored uncovered. Corrective action: PIC put lids/covering on all food items in freezer.

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on shelving and preptables throughout kitchen. Corrective Action: Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets when not in use.

Observed single-use cups stored in bulk dry foods (baking soda, salt, and seasoning) and reused. Corrective action: single-use cups discarded. Discussed using scoops with a handle.

Observed walk-in fan covers soiled with dust accumulation. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/24/25.

Observed dish area ventilation not operational as observed. Ceiling tile blocking flow of area to vent. Corrective action: work order placed for proper vent cover. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/06/25.

Observed multiple in-use plastic water bottles throughout kitchen (clean storage rack and food prep table). Corrective Action: PIC was notified, drinks were discarded. Educated on approved containers (single service cup with a lid and a straw stored in designated area away from food prep and clean utensils).

Observed multiple food service employee with no hair restraint. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employees were provided with a hat. Discussed employees working with food are to always have a hair restraint.

Observed single service containers not stored inverted or in a way to prevent contamination from food surface. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee inverted single service containers.

Observed reuse of single-use articles. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, food contents were placed in an approved container and single-use article was discarded. Discussed with PIC: single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Observed employee cell-phones and purses stored throughout kitchen not at designated area away from clean clean utensils and food containers. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee items were removed. Discussed the following with PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee possessions.