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Big Al's Deli

1828-A 4th N. Ave. Nashville, TN 37208

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

May 17, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 80 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

11: Large bag of mixed salad greens in poor condition with brown liquid build up observed inside bag. Corrective Action: embargo 1lb. Train to inspect foods and throw out any foods that have gone bad/contaminated.

13: Observed multiple cartons of raw eggs stored beside and above bread in pepsi cooler. Corrective Action: remove and train to store raw animal foods below/separate from ready to eat foods.

20: Sliced tomatoes and cucumber in prep cooler across fryer reading well above 41F. Cooler is out of order and used as dry storage. Corrective Action: instruct to place in working cooler cannot use prep cooler in front of fryer for cold holding.

21: Shrimp and grits cooked 5-9-23 left at room temperature. It is currently 5-17-23. Corrective Action: embargo 3lbs. Train cannot keep cooked foods past 7 days and cannot be left at room temp.

34: Thermometer inside sliding true cooler broken.

34: No visible thermometer in freezers.

34: Thermometer in standing white fridge excessively dirty to where cannot read temperature.

35: Multiple foods in 3 door cooler with incorrect label.

43: Several single use aluminum plates and lids stored damaged.

43: Boxes of single use items such as to go containers stored on ground in back storage.

45: Several small cutting boards excessively damaged with deep knife marks and large black staining.

45: Excessive paint chipping on wall above 3 compartment sink.

47: Shelf used to store clean dishes above 3 compartment sink excessively dusty.

47: Excessive food build up observed on interior and exterior of most equipment on cookline. Specifically the coolers.

53: Excessive food and grease buildup underneath equipment on cookline.

53: Grease buildup on wall behind warmer table.

55: Current Permit not posted.

57: Missing no smoking sign on entrance.

Additional Comments

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Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
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IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
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IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
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
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
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
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
35 Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Observations
OUT
43 Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Observations
OUT
43 Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, 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
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
55 Current permit posted
Observations
No
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant