LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5346

Observed missing temperature measuring devices in reach-in-coolers and reach-in-freezers. Place temperature measuring devices in all cold holding equipment at the warmest part of the unit. (x) Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. 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.

Observed nonfood-contact surfaces (shelves in dry good storage areas, inside reach-in-coolers) with an accumulation of food residue and/or debris. Clean all nonfood-contact surfaces within the facility that have an accumulation of residue, debris, etc. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed debris in dumpster enclosure area, grease trap/dumpster with an accumulation of grease on the outside of the dumpster and ground, and missing drain plug in recyclables dumpster. Clean dumpster enclosure area to prevent the attraction of any pests. Install drain plug in recyclables dumpster. (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

Observed vent fan in walk-in-cooler with an accumulation of dust. Clean at a frequency to prevent an accumulation. (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.

511-6-1.05(2)(x) - TMD, Located in Refrigerators/ Hot Holding (Pf, C) (x) Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. 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. Note: Observed two reach-in coolers without thermometers located inside, PIC placed a new thermometer in each unit.

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Note: Observed dirt and food residue on gaskets of reach in coolers on cook line. PIC informed to have them clean and sanitized.

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. Note: Observed walls of prep area with food and dirt accumulation. PIC informed to have walls cleaned to sight and touch.