Whistle Stop Cafe

Observed employee drinking from metal cups container and bottle stored on the shelves in the kitchen area, 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 the cup were removed from the shelves in the kitchen Corrected on site.

Observed some mildew slime on the top of the ice bin in the kitchen area, 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 need to be cleaned frequently as needed to prevent contamination. The ice bin will be cleaned by 11/10/2026.

Observed that some employees preparing food are not wearing proper hair restraints. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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 should ensure that all employees prepping food have their hair restrained. Correct by 11/10/2026.

Observed the floors in the kitchen need to be replaced, 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. The floors will be repaired by 12/10/2026.

Observed an employee wearing a watch while cooking in the kitchen area, 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 employee removed the watch while cooking in the kitchen.

Observed the floors in the kitchen need to be replaced, 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. The floors will be repaired by 6/1/26.

Observed employee drinking from metal cups container and bottle stored on the shelves in the kitchen area, 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 the cup were removed from the shelves in the kitchen.

Observed the floors in the kitchen need to be replaced, 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. The floors will be rpaired by 12/20/25.

Observed the can opener blade need to be replaced , all non food equipment (can Opener) blades need to be cleaned or replaced when need to prevent the possible contamination of the food inside the can. Will replace the blades on the can opener by 5/1/25.

Observed the floors in the kitchen need to be replaced, 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. The floors will be rpaired by 6/1/25.

Observed light cover missing in the kitchen area, all light in the kitchen must be covered with a protected shield or plastic tubing to prevent the physical contaminate of the light from contaminating food or food contact surfaces . COS Manger will place the light shiel over the light above the handwashing sink.

Observed a employee wearing a watch while cooking in the kitchen area, 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 employee removed the watch while cooking in thekitchen.

OBserved floor in the kiten that need to be repiard tile is worn out, the floors) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The owner will repair the floors by 12/15/24.

Observed some mildew slime on the top of the ice bin in the kitchen area, 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 need to frequently cleaned as needed to prevent contamination. The ice bin will be cleaned by 7/10/24 inside and out.

Observed a metal scoop lying on top of the plastic container of flour in the kitchen area, all scoop used for dipping flour or sugar need to stored inside the container between usage with handle up or a container that cover food area of the scoop to prevent the food end of the scoop from being contaminated. COS scoop removed and cleaned and sanitized and placed inside the plastic container. corrected on 6/27/24.

OBserved floor in the kiten that need to be repiard tile is worn out, the floors) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The owner will repair the floors by 7/30/24.

Observed the employee not having sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink during the three stages of the process of cleaning dishes in the kitchen, Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device in the kitchen when after dishes are cleaned correctly. COS the employee added chlorine bleach to the sanitizer to have all 3 sinks setup correctly to wash dishes.

Observed wiping cloth lying on the stainless steal table in the kitchen, all wiping cloth must be stored in there cleaning bucket between usage to prevent them from being contaminated. COS cleaning towel placed in the bucket correctly while not in use. corrected on 2/2/24.

Observed a metal scoop lying on top of the plastic container of flour in the kitchen area, all scoop used for dipping flour or sugar need to stored inside the container between usage with handle up or a container that cover food area of the scoop to prevent the food end of the scoop from being contaminated. COS scoop removed and cleaned and sanitized and placed inside the plastic container. corrected on 2/2/24.

Observed bare wood floor in the kitchen area where the tile has been worn, All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair too replaced the tile in the kitchen area that need fixing. The owner will replace the tile at a later date in the year around may of 2024.