| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY - Observed sanitizer not reading at proper strength in buckets. CDI by remixing to 100ppm chlorine. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed cheeses, etc. in walk-in refrigerator labeled with day only, not month and day. CDI by adding month to labels. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed tuna salad in reach-in refrigerator in back of kitchen that was 49F, tightly covered with saran wrap. CDI by loosening wrap to allow for proper cooling. |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
No |
4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Assure that thermometers are properly located in all refrigeration units so that they may measure temperatures in the warmest place in the units (by door) and so that they may be easily seen. When units are opened, they need to be monitored such that if the thermometer(s) are not within view that they are checked for the presence and proper location within any and all refrigeration. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Store containers of water/beverages off of floor, at least 6 inches above floor level - REPEAT. Move storage shelf in beverage area such that it is at least 6 inches above floor surface to facilitate cleaning and to preclude splash from mopping, etc. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed numerous food service employees with no hair restraints; if employees have beards, beard guards must be worn as well. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in labeled sanitizer bucket. Once wet, cleaning towels used to sanitize after cleaning surfaces must be stored in clean sanitizing solution; once soiled, these must be put into container to be washed. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed stacks of utensils on shelves in back of kitchen stacked wet; these must be allowed to thoroughly air dried prior to stacking. CDI by un-stacking and placing in single rows to allow for air-drying. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. REPEAT. Observed cups at cash register area with all plastic sleeves pushed down to bottom cup in stack so that customer mouth contact area was exposed to coughs, sneezes, dust, etc. CDI by pulling plastic sleeves up to protect customer mouth contact surfaces. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed base of cabinet near soda dispenser to be heavily damaged and in need of replacement with marine hardwood and laminate covering. |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Metal shelves in walk-in refrigerator had a good deal of mildew on them; these must be cleaned with a much greater frequency such that this debris is not allowed to grow. REPEAT. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-201.17 (A) Wall and ceiling attachments shall be easily cleanable in the kitchen areas.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed some cleaning needed in back of kitchen on walls, floors. Need to re-work areas in rear of kitchen/storage to complete drywall, ceiling where these surfaces were removed when pipe burst. This is a repeat issue and has been in evidence for several months. |