Mediterranean Grill

Inspector notes: Observed a food container of sauce, lamb, and chicken stored under the prep top cooler and a food container of vegetables and bread stored in the reach-in cooler without any lids or coverings. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination.

Inspector notes: Observed a food container of just prepped and sliced tomatoes and prepped beef marinade tightly wrapped and stored in the walk-in cooler above 41F. Advised to partially removed plastic to allow cool air inside food containers. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled by placing the food in shallow pans; Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Using rapid cooling equipment; Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Adding ice as an ingredient; or Other effective methods. Pf COS: Food employee partially removed the plastic from the food container of sliced tomatoes and the food container of prepped beef marinade and moved both...

Inspector notes: Observed an expired/unpaid food permit posted in the lobby for public view. Issued a Notice of Violation. CA: Post a valid permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Inspector notes: Observed food utensils with food debris stored on top the food containers at the steam table in the front food service area. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. 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 food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particula...

Inspector notes: Observed excessive food debris and spillage covering the steam table in the front food service area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. COS: PIC cleaned the steam table using the bucket and cloth.

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and splatter on the doors of the reach-in coolers and prep top cooler. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and buildup covering the floor of the front food service area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.