Food for Thought: 9/12

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Moldy food, and food items stored outside. Those are just two of the more than a dozen violations found at this week's only low performer.

KCBD NewsChannel 11′s Christy Hartin breaks down the violations in this week’s Food for Thought.

Gilbert’s Bar & Grill at 2608 Salem Ave. had 16 violations.

• Multiple foods were molded including: beef with mold, vegetable dumpling, salad and beans. All were thrown away.
• Sour cream and milk did not have a date mark.
• Food was uncovered in a cooler. Food is on the floor of the freezer and the cooler.
• Raw ground beef was stored over whole beef and raw chicken.
• The microwave was dirty. Silverware and glasses were stored outside.
• Utensils and containers were stored outside without a cover.
• Racks were dirty.
• Vent hoods and filters were heavily soiled.
• A chemical was stored on top of cornmeal and hand sanitizer was over the prep area.
• Personal drinks and items were stored over plates in prep services.
• There are no paper towels in the men's restroom.
• There were no hand washing sign in the men's restroom
• Tape used for labeling in the walk-in cooler is peeling.
• The back door of the kitchen was missing door sweeps.
• The inspector notes based on the number and the nature of the violations management did not show proper food safety knowledge.
• Employees did not have their food handler certificate.

The report shows most violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.

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