Observation: Potentially hazardous foods stored hot are not kept at or above 60ºC /140ºF during hot holding (cooked soup observed hot-holding at 30C).
Corrective Action: Hot foods must hot-hold above 60C. Soup was returned to stove and brought to boiling temperature, before being returned to hot-holding unit. Hot-holding unit had not been turned on earlier. Operator turned on unit and will ensure soups hot -hold above 60C.
Observation: Raw chicken in covered container, observed stored above cooked meats, in walk-in cooler.
Corrective Action: Ensure raw meats are always stored below cooked and ready-to-eat foods, to avoid possibility of cross-contamintion.
Observation: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent and insect proof construction) and harborage of rodents, flies, cockroaches and other vermin.
Corrective Action: Screen door required at back entrance!
Observation: Wooden shelves have been installed in front service area.
Corrective Action: Bare wooden shelves must be painted or covered, to provide a non-porous, easily cleanable surface.