Grits Cafe - 551 Grits LLC

Observed dirt build up at the dispensing point of the drink machine. The utensils and equipment are cleaned at the frequency in the following chart that corresponds to the temperature: The manager should ensure that the dispensing point of the drink machines are properly cleaned on regular bases to avoid contamination. correct by 3/21/2026.

Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with an unidentified solution in it. Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. The manager should ensure that all bobbles without the original label is properly labeled with the common name. correct by 03/24/2026.

Observed mildew on the inside of the ice machine bin at the top cover of the machine, 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. The manger will have the employee to clean the insdie of the ice machine by 10/31/25.

Observed an employee prepping salads with a beard longer than 1/2 inch in length, . 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. the manager will order beard guards for employee to wear while prepping in the kitchen area.

Observed heavy grease build up on the filter in the hood system above the flat grill and fryers, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. the manager will clean the filter by 10/30/25.

Machine where the ice is stored) 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: The manager will have the inside of the ice machine cleaned by 02/20/2025.

Observed the restaurant not having test strip to test the concentration level of the sanitizer, Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. The manager will order on the next truck for test strip. Correct by 02/20/2025.

Observed heavy grease build up on the filter in the hood system above the flat grill and fryers, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. the manager will clean the filter by 02/20/2025.

Observed mildew on the front plastic that in the top part of the ice machine where the ice is stored, ) 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: The manager will have the inside of the ice machine cleaned by 11/2/24.

Observed a employee prepping and cooking in the kitchen with beard longer than 1/2 in length, . 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. the manager will have the employee wear a beard guard. corrected on 10/30/24.

Observed wiping cloths used for cleaning being stored on the metal shelve between cleanings, Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. COS the manager will make sure the wet wiping cloths are stored in the bucket between usages.

Observed heavy grease build up on the filter in the hood system above the flat grill and fryers, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. the manager will clean the filter by 11/5/24.

Observed heavy grease building on the floors behind the grill and fryer area in the kitchen, he physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products and heavy buildup of grease and dirt on the floors. The manager will have the floors cleaned and degreased by 11/2/24.

Observed a employee wearing a braclet on there wrist while prepping in the kitchen, . 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. COS the manager removed the bracelet from there wrist.

Observed heavy grease build up on the filter in the hood system above the flat grill and fryers, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. the manager will clean the filter by 7/10/24.

Observed heavy syrup buildup on the drink nozzles at the drink serving machine, 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 shall be cleaned daily at closing. The manager will ensure the drink nozzles are socked and cleaned every night.

Observed heavy grease buildup on the filter above the flat grill and fryers area, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products and food contact surfaces. The manager will have the filter cleaned by 2/15/24.

Observed a missing thermometer in the 2-door reach in cooler , In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. The manager will order a thermometer on the next food truck.

Observed the restaurant not having test strip to test the concentration level of the sanitizer, Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. The manager will order on the next truk for test strip.

Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine in the lower area of the kitchen, should be in a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food. The manager will have the scoop removed and washed corretly before placing in a storage bag and placed on the top of the ice machine corretly by 9/19/23.

Observed a missing light cover in the dry storage area down stairs, . Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages and food contact surfaces area, The manager will replace the light cover or shields for the lights in the dry storage area by 9/20/23.