Cousins Subs

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Inspections

1. Nov 4, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority

     GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES

     Single-use gloves were not discarded between wiping down deli slicer with sanitizer and slicing deli meat. I pointed this out to the PIC, and informed them that any time an employee goes from one task to another, they need to discard their gloves and wash their hands before donning new gloves. I also informed them that any of the food that the employee worked with was potentially contaminated and should be discarded. The PIC indicated that they understood, and would speak with the employee.

     Correction: Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items.

     Code 3-304.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The interior back wall of the ice machine was visibly soiled. I pointed this out to the PIC and informed them that the interior of the ice machine needs to be cleaned. The PIC indicated that they would have the ice machine cleaned.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop in ice bin at front of establishment was being stored on top of ice. I pointed this out to the PIC, and they moved the scoop to be stored with its handle above the ice during the inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the counter near the prep sink instead of in a container of sanitizing solution. I informed the PIC that wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizer between uses.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     A food container was being reused as a sanitizer bucket at the front of the establishment. According to the PIC, it is used to wipe down surfaces in the dining area. I informed the PIC that food containers are not designed to be reused as sanitizer buckets, and that the bucket would need to bre replaced with a commercial-grade bucket designed for multiple uses. The PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

     Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     The lid of the ice machine had duct tape along one edge. I informed the PIC that the tape made the surface of the ice machine no longer smooth or easily cleanable, and it needs to be removed. The PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Female bathroom was not provided with a covered waste receptacle. I explained to the PIC that a covered waste receptacle needed to be provided in the women's restroom for disposing of feminine products, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

2. Apr 1, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.