American Deli

Inspector notes: Observed abundance of fruit flies in back of main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to call pest control.

Inspector notes: Observed not most recent score posted in facility. CA: Advised PIC to post this inspection report once received.

Inspector notes: Observed cup left in vegetables in prep top table near front counter. CA: Advised PIC to remove cup from vegetables.

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above RTE foods and next to rice. Observed raw chicken stored above RTE foods. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating type...

Inspector notes: Observed bags of fries sitting out at room temperature to slack. Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate the temperature shall be held: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41° F (5°C) or less; or 2. At any temperature if the food remains frozen. As fries were still frozen, PIC returned fries to WIC.

Inspector notes: Observed failure to store in-use utensils properly. Observed metal cup used for rice stored directly in the rice. Observed pair of tongs stored hanging over control valve on water pipe. Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the foo...

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used to line shelves on cook line. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will remove cardboard.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee items such as phones, water bottles, and book bags stored amongst food items on shelves, counters, and prep tables. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC will relocate all items.

Inspector notes: Observed electronic insect control device located directly on top of drink machine amongst other items and utensils. Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. 2. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC will relocated insect control device so that it is not around utensils or food.

Inspector notes: Observed test strips that were expired and unable to obtain a reading. Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. PIC will obtain new test strips.

Inspector notes: Observed bags of fries sitting out at room temperature to slack. Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate the temperature shall be held: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41° F (5°C) or less; or 2. At any temperature if the food remains frozen. As fries were still frozen, PIC returned fries to WIC.

Inspector notes: Observed hamburger patties stored in bag that does not meet NSF standards to thaw. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC removed hamburger from bag.

Inspector notes: Observed containers stacked as clean while still visibly wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. PIC will rewash containers and allow to air dry before stacking.

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used to line shelves on cook line. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will remove cardboard.

Inspector notes: Observed 4-5 buckets of grease stored in warewashing area. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. PIC had all buckets taken outside to the refuse area and placed in the grease disposal unit.