Walter's Soul Food

Inspector notes: Observed heavy build up on the blade of the can opener at the main kitchen. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized after use. Advised PIC to clean the can opener.

Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like build up on a cutting board at the main kitchen.

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen staff drinking from cans and open cups around food prep areas. Staff shall drink from a cup with a lid and a straw. Advised staff to desist.

Inspector notes: Observed partially consumed food by a kitchen staff during food preparation. Staff shall consume food at designated location away from food prep areas. Advised staff to desist.

Inspector notes: Observed failure to designate sinks in the kitchen by placing signs.

Inspector notes: Observed failure to air-dry washed utensils before stacking. Washed utensils shall be air-dried before stacking. Advised PIC to rehash the utensils.

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit stored inside facility nor the facility’s written procedures of cleaning up bodily fluids. CA: Advised PIC to obtain bodily fluid cleanup kit and to have written procedures on cleaning up bodily fluids. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and...

Inspector notes: Observed several serving spoons with old debris stored as clean. Observed two scorched cutting board. COS: Employee re-washed, rinsed, and sanitized serving spoons and discarded scorched cutting boards. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Inspector notes: Observed expired ServSafe 12/24 posted in public view. CA: Advised PIC to take ServSafe certificate down and has until March 9, 2025 to provided a valid ServSafe. 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - Certification Documentation (Pf) 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. 2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification cour...

Inspector notes: Observed pork chops thawing in the meat sink without continuous cool running water. COS: PIC ran continuous cool running water on the pork chops in the meat sink. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw anima...

Inspector notes: Observed no food permit posted again. CA: Advised PIC to post food permit in public view. 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C) 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

Inspector notes: Observed a sweet potato pie stored on the cooling rack at the top without any proper covering. COS: PIC covered the sweet potato pie. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

Inspector notes: Observed food items stored in WIC with abbreviated labels. CA: Advised PIC to label items with common names and to not use abbreviations for common names. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Inspector notes: Observed no common name labels on several containers of seasonings and spices. Observed several different kinds of lemonades stored in front service area without common name label. CA: Advised PIC to label items with common name. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers inside RIC and warming cabinets. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and store thermometers inside all coolers and warmer cabinets. 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. 2. Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located...

Inspector notes: Observed no food permit posted. CA: Advised PIC to post food permit in public view. 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C) 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

Inspector notes: Observed clean, wet dishes being stacked. CA: Advised PIC to let clean, wet dishes to fully air dry before stacking them. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Inspector notes: Observed ice dumped in the hand sink in the front. CA- hand sink shall not be used for any other purposes other than hand washing. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf

Inspector notes: observed an employee prepping food with a bracelet on. COS- employee took off bracelet. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

Inspector notes: Observed the scoop handle down in multiple seasoning containers. COS- handles were stored above. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)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;

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of single service items trays and cups stored directly on the ground. COS- all items were moved at least 6 inches off the ground. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Inspector notes: Observed shelves in the WIC unclean with buildup, observed a pipe in the WIC unclean, observed the outside of bulk containers unclean and observed equipment unclean in the main kitchen. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned.511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Inspector notes: Observed a coffee cup stored on the top shelf of a warming cabinet. COS- cup was moved. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.