Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/ Smoking/Other) Employee beverages must be in approved containers handled to prevent contamination. An example of an approved container is a cup with a lid and straw. Observed open employee beverage cup below food prep table next to pasta and paper towels. Observed open employee beverage cup under food prep table next to hot holding equipment. Manager discarded both cups on site.
Handwashing Facilities With Soap and Towels Provide paper towels observed missing at hand wash sink near serving line entrance to facilitate proper hand washing technique. Management stated the paper towel dispenser hasn't been installed. Corrective action requested but not observed.
Food Establishment Permit "Food establishments are required to obtain a food permit from HCPHES prior to the start of new ownership operations. HCPHES permits are non-transferrable. Sales tax permit indicated the first day of business for new owners, was 6/5/2015. One citation issued for operating without a permit."
Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Cleaned/Sanitized Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch to prevent food borne illness. Observed food particle residue on the interior food contact surfaces of stacked plastic bowls in clean dish racks. Management removed bowls to be cleaned properly.
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