Blue Bird Bistro

Assignment - The permit holder or designated person in charge was not present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.

Observed no person in charge present at establishment upon arrival. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

Using a Handwashing Sink - A handwashing sink is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use; is being used for purposes other than handwashing or is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

Observed the handwashing sink to the right of the 3-compartment sink in the basement prep area to have a bucket stored in the basin. Person in charge removed the bucket. Observed the handwashing sink in the upstairs kitchen to be blocked by a trash can. Person in charge removed the trash can. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent sinks is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Observed no soap available at the handwashing sink in the upstairs kitchen. Person in charge provided soap. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing sink, or group of adjacent sinks, is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

Observed no paper towels available at the handwashing sink to the right of the 3-compartment sink. Paper towels were provided at the time of the inspection. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

When to Wash - Food Employees did not clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms according to Food Code guidelines.

Observed food employee performing food tasks change gloves several times without washing hands. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.

Observed the quat sanitizer concentration in the right basin of the 3-compartment sink below 200ppm. Person in charge remade the sanitizer solution in the right basin to have a concentration between 200-400ppm. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Observed no hot water available at the 3-compartment sink. Person in charge repaired the plumbing so that hot water was available during the inspection. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs

Observed the bunker cooler in the upstairs kitchen unable to maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below (see temp log). Observed the bunker cooler used for egg storage in the basement prep area unable to maintain a proper cold holding temperature unable to maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41 degrees or below (see temp log). Observed the long make-table in the upstairs kitchen to be in disrepair. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees

Observed a food employee performing food prep tasks without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair net.

Cold Holding - Time/temperature control for safety cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.

Observed items in a bunker cooler in the bunker cooler upstairs being held above 41 degrees (see temp log). The person in charge voluntarily discarded the following items: - 1 pan of brisket -1 bag of deviled egg mix -1 pint of hummus -1 tub of chicken salad -1 tub of gravy Observed item in a bunker cooler in the basement prep area being held above 41 degrees (see temp log). Person in charge voluntarily discarded the following items: -7 cartons of eggs containing 30 eggs per carton Observed French Toast batter in an ice bath int he upstairs kitchen being cold held above 41 degrees (see temp log). Person in charge voluntarily discarded the French toast batter. ***VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***