Tennessee Department of Health
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Rafaels Italian

5032 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd. Ooltewah, TN 37363

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

October 20, 2021 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 59 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: 1200-23-01-.02(1)(b) PIC does not demonstrate control over foodborne illness risk factors at time of routine inspection.

6: 1200-23-01-.02(3)(a) No observation of handwashing from establishment employees throughout routine inspection. Food prep employees must wash hands after handling raw animal products to RTE foods, after restroom use, breaks, coming in from outside etc.

8: Handsink in corner of establishment by reach in cooler not working.

8: 1200-23-01-.05(2)(e)1.(i) Handsink by ice machine used for storing cloth rags and plastic. Inspector observed rodent droppings in bottom of handsink when cloth rags and plastic was removed from handsink. No soap or paper towels observed at handsink by ice machine. Handsink by ice machine does provide running water.

11: Bag flour stored near reach in cooler showing rodent activity. Flour packaging contains multiple rodent chew marks. Bag flour with rodent chew marks embargoed by PIC (50 pounds). Food ingredients must be kept in good safe condition, and be unadulterated.

20: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Walk in cooler holding TCS foods 49-51F°.Door to walk in cooler left open for majority of routine health inspection. Fan unit temping 50°F. After 15 minutes of walk in cooler door being kept closed, fan unit temping 36°F. Walk in cooler door must be kept closed to help keep walk in cooler hold TCS foods below 41°F. PIC embaroged 5 pounds raw chicken wings, 5 pounds of ground beef, 5 pounds meatballs.

26: Multiple cleaning bottles with no labels in chemical storage. Chemical bottles must have labels to be properly identified.

26: 1200-23-01-.07(2)(a) Gas can with gasoline presnt in container stored on floor near triple sink in food prep area.

31: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5. Sliced steak left out to cool at room temperature. TCS foods must be cooled in a cold holding unit, ice bath, ice wand etc. to ensure 6 hour period is met.

34: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. No thermometer present in walk in cooler.

36: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Rodent droppings present in various areas of establishment. Rodent urine smell present in some areas of establishment. Rodent activity noted in pacakging of flour packaging.

37: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Multiple foods held in low boy unit/walk in cooler stored uncovered. Foods held in cold storage must be covered to help prevent contamination.

45: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Walk in freezer door latch in poor repair.

45: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Walk in cooler door latch in poor repair.

45: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Walk in freezer door gasket in poor repair.

46: Sanitizer test strips not available during routine health inspection.

47: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Racks in walk in cooler dirty.

49: 1200-23-01-.05(2) Handsink near ice machine leaking onto floor.

52: Multiple 5 gallons buckets with grease and trash stored outside in the open in rear of facility. Trash/waste products must be properly disposed in a waste container.

53: 1200-23-01-.06(4) Multiple ceiling tiles missing/poor repair throughout establishment.

54: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Employee drink stored near frozen foods in reach in freezer. Personal items must be properly stowed away from food items.

Additional Comments

Walk in cooler holding TCS foods 49-50°F. Walk in cooler left open for majority of inspection. Door must be kept closed to help hold TCS foods at 41°F. Walk in cooler door kept closed for 15 minutes, fan unit blowing 36°F from 50°F. 2 hand sinks available in kitchen prep area. Handsink in corner of kitchen not working. Handsink near ice machine not accessible, plastic and cloth towels stored in handsink. Inspector removed plastic and cloths from handsink with rodent droppings present in bottom of handsink. Handsink near ice machine with large leak from pvc piping underneath sink and spilling onto floor. Bag flour with rodent chew marks present near reach in cooler. Gas can containing gasoline stored near triple sink. Multiple cleaning products unlabeled. PIC does not demonstrate control over foodborne illness risk factors at time of routine inspection.

Observations
OUT
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
OUT
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NO
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
31 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
46 Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
49 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observations
OUT
52 Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant