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Rafaels Italian

5032 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd. Ooltewah, TN 37363

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

June 8, 2022 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 68 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 food prep employees throughout routine inspection. Food prep employees must wash hands after handling raw animal products to RTE foods, after restroom use, coming back from breaks, etc.

8: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(a) Handsoap and paper towels not available in handsink in rear corner of establishment. Handsink near ice machine not accessible. Used as storage for boxes.

11: 1200-23-01-.03(1) Multiple dented cans stored on can rack mixed in with undented cans. Dented cans must be separated from undented cans to help prevent Botulism outbreak.

20: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Low boy unit in food prep area holding TCS foods 55-60°F. Does not appear to have power supply. PIC said he is aware lowboy unit is not working properly and has called a maitenance man for repair. All TCS foods were removed from lowboy unit and stored in walk in cooler capable of holding TCS foods at 41°F and below. Low boy unit must not be used until repaired and able to hold TCS foods at 41°F or below. Establishment currently on risk control plan for cold holding TCS foods. Inspector has not recieved establishment cold holding logs since 05/16/2022.

21: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Multiple cooked/prepped TCS foods not date marked in walk in cooler. PIC indicated undated TCS foods have been in storage for a couple days. TCS foods that are cooked/prepped and held overnight must be date marked and either served or discarded within 7 days.

36: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Rodent droppings present near can rack in back of food prep area.

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

42: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Numerous wet containers stacked on corner of 3 sink wet nested. Must air dry before stacking.

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

49: 1200-23-01-.05(2) Handsink water near ice machine not draining. Water clogged. Ice machine leaking water onto floor.

52: 1200-23-01-.05(5) 5 gallon buckets containing grease and trash stored outside in the open in rear of facility. Trash/waste products must be properly disposed in waste containers.

53: 1200-23-01-.06(4) Multiple cracked floor tiles in walk in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer floor contains excessive ice build up.

54: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Employee drink stored on cutting board, employee snack stored on food contact surface during inspector arrival. Personal items must be properly stowed away from food and food contact surfaces.

Additional Comments

Per PIC all foods in low boy cooler TCS foods were prepped around lunch time,TCS foods were moved to walk in cooler to help hold under 41°F. Inspector placed laminated Do Not Use signs on lowboy unit.

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
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
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
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
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
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