The Mash

***Sanitizer solution was made up upon request (they had just opened and were doing food handling at this time).

***Cleaning cloths were on the counter and not stored in a sanitizer solution. Staff moved the cloth from the counter to the shelving unit. Discussed that between uses, the cleaning cloths were to be stored in an effective sanitizer solution.

***There were no food safety records maintained onsite and available for review. there were no temperature logs or sanitizer concentration records present. Example template will be provided with this report.

***Sanitizer spray bottle for the front was not labeled as to the contents. Staff identified it as sanitizer and labeled it during the inspection.

***There was perishable butter based spread being left out at room temperature. Discussed with staff that the spreads were to be temperature controlled (stored in a cooler or an ice bath).

***There was no measurable sanitizer in the rinse water for the dishwasher. The pump appeared to be effective. Staff went to another location to get some sanitizer concentrate during the inspection., , Single service customer plates and flatware were onsite before the end of the inspection., Dishwasher repair appointment had been set up for Tuesday afternoon.

***Staff were unaware of the location for the lactic acid sanitizer test strips. They were located following the inspection.

***there were no chlorine or iodine sanitizer test strips available for staff to check the various sanitizer concentrations. The facility uses iodine, chlorine and Lactic Acid based sanitizers. Chlorine and iodine sanitizer test strips were brought back during the inspection. Interpretation guides are also required.

***REPEAT concern. There were no pest control records available onsite for review. Staff reported that there is a company that comes out., , Pest control records were not observed. The operator could not locate the records during inspection. , , Please note that pest control records must be kept and made available for review during inspections.

***Flying insects were observed in the facility. Ensure vermin are eliminated.

***The manager onsite did not have his food safety training certificate. List of approved courses will be sent with this report.

***The shelving in the dry storage area was unfinished and rough, not easily cleaned. Unfinished wood is not acceptable in the food area.

Pest control records were not observed. The operator could not locate the records during inspection. , , Please note that pest control records must be kept and made available for review during inspections.

Temperature logs were not observed., , Please monitor and record daily temperature (twice daily recommended) for coolers and freezers. A template will be sent with this report.

A dill pickle bucket was left open inside the walk-in cooler. The staff present covered the bucket during inspection., , Please ensure food items in the facility are always covered during storage to prevent contamination.

Boxes of food items were stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. The staff indicated that the supplies were just received., , Please move the boxes to the shelf and ensure food items are always stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Pest control records were not observed. The operator could not locate the records during inspection. , , Please note that pest control records must be kept and made available for review during inspections.

A valid food handling permit was not posted., , Please ensure a valid permit is posted at the conspicuous location in the facility.

Clean utensils such as whisks, insert covers and dressing bottles were stored in unclean containers/bowls., , Please wash and sanitize the storage containers including all utensils stored in them.