Elaine's Kitchen Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

Without hot water, dishes cannot be sanitized and hands cannot be properly washed. Allows survival of viruses and bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

Measured warm water at 70F at the restroom handwash sink. Provide warm water of between 100F and 108F to the sink.

Raw chicken drips contaminate everything below with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cross-contamination causes massive outbreaks affecting hundreds.

Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat vegetables inside the Avantco 2-door cooler. Cease storing raw meats or eggs above ready-to-eat foods.

Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.

Measured pork at 47F, shrimp at 52F, pooled eggs at 52F, chicken at 64F, and more pork at 54F on the top portion of the cooks' food preparation cooler. These foods had been there for less than an hour. These foods were moved to the bottom portion of the cooler where foods held at 41F or below. Measured rice at 92F being held at room temperature in a rice warmer on the cooks' line. Measured noodles being held at room temperature at 51F on the cooks' line. These foods had been out for less than an hour. These foods were moved to a Time as a Public Health Control process and time marked to bring them into compliance.

Improper storage allows pest access and temperature abuse. Food on floor contacts contaminated water during cleaning. Expired foods cause illness.

Observed four large, unopened boxes of red chilis on the bottom shelf of a shelving unit beneath an unshielded sewer line. Either move the foods, or shield the sewer line.

Without date labels, expired foods may be served. Listeria grows in refrigerated foods over time, especially in deli meats and soft cheeses.

Observed several unlabeled bulk food bins in the dry storage area. Label all bulk food bins with the common name of the food.

Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Observed some food debris encrusted onto the slicer. Clean the slicer.

Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.

Observed 2 work tables in the kitchen with their lower/bottom shelves lined with plastic. Remove the plastic.

Improperly stored utensils collect airborne bacteria and dust. Contaminated storage spreads pathogens to clean items.

Observed 2 work tables in the kitchen with their lower/bottom shelves lined with plastic. Remove the plastic.