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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN 17TH FLOOR KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER (COOKED PASTA, RED SAUCE, COOKED VEGETABLES) COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOAM PAD ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN 17TH FLOOR KITCHEN AREA (USED AS BUMPER FOR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR) TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND UNCLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOAM PAD AND REPLACE WITH RUBBER OR OTHER MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR USE ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE SQUARE CUT-OUT HOLE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN THE 17TH FLOOR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE WITH PANEL THAT CAN BE OPENED FOR MAINTENANCE AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING AND SURFACE DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE (CLEAN EQUIPMENT SIDE) IN THE 17TH FLOOR KITCHEN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CEILING SURFACE AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE TO FACILITATE REGULAR CLEANING.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Utensils held in stagnant water at auxiliary kitchen, instructed to keep utensils in proper container

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Damaged gasket for prep cooler door at 13th floor service station.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: No food labels on packaged food at grab and go station. instructed to provide required info on food labels, ie.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Utensils held in stagnant water at auxiliary kitchen, instructed to keep utensils in proper container.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Heavy dust build up noted on cooling lines of walk-in cooler at main. kitchen. instructed to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees personal items kept at food prep areas, phones, bags...., instructed to keep personal items away from food preparation areas.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtian.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE BISTRO (9TH FLOOR) KITCHEN. COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, TUNA SALAD, ROASTED VEGETABLES, AND COLESLAW FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 58F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE REACH IN COOLER ON THE 53RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AND ALL HANDWASH SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. -

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: - OBSERVED BREAKFAST BUFFET IN THE 17TH FLOOR LOUNGE DINING AREA WITH OPEN AND EXPOSED FOODS (FRUIT, CHEESE, OATMEAL) AND NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT BUFFET. ALL SELF SERVICE OPERATIONS MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING THE BREAKFAST BUFFET AND HAS RECEIPT ON SITE TO VERIFY SNEEZE GUARDS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY ORDERED AND ARE EXPECTED TO BE DELIVERED BY TUESDAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NO BUFFETS ARE TO TAKE PLACE UNTIL THE SNEEZE GUARDS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. SEE INSPECTION#:2352865 FOR CITATION. -

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: - OBSERVED RAGS IN THE SERVING, PREP, AND DISH WASHING AREAS STORED ON EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION, IN BETWEEN USE. -

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE 17TH FLOOR PREP AREA IN THE CAFE. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE 9TH FLOOR WOMEN'S SINGLE STALL TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -