Pueblo Regent- Food

Corrective action: Observed 1) employees enter the kitchen without washing hands 2) handle clean dishes after handling dirty dishes without a handwash in between. Discussed with the person in charge that a hand wash is necessary any time there is a change in task that could introduce a risk of cross contamination. Instruction and guidance was provided during the inspection.

Corrective action: Observed a utensil storage rack sitting inside of the handwashing sink closest to the main kitchen entrance. Discussed with the person in charge that sinks must remain readily available at all times to ensure employees have access to handwashing and to prevent possible contamination. Utensil storage rack was removed during the inspection. Hand washing sinks lacked signs telling employees that they must wash their hands. Observed the handwashing sink in the back kitchen area without a sign advising employees to wash their hands. Discussed with the person in charge about maintaining signage to promote good handwashing practices. Signage was posted during the inspection.

Corrective action: Observed cans of apple sauce with dents along the bottom seam. Spoke to person in charge about their dented can policy. Cans were discarded during the inspection, please see Voluntary Condemnation.

Corrective action: Observed a reach in cold holding unit that was currently out of service due to the need for repairs. Discussed with the person in charge about this equipment and they currently have a work order in to get it looked at.