| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed bottle of Gatorade stored in small reach-in unit. Observed employee drink in beverage cooler. Use designated area to avoid food, equipment and utensils. CDI: PIC removed bottle and cup.-0- |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed ground beef and raw chicken stored on the same pan in the walk in cooler on the speed rack. CDI: PIC separated the chicken from the beef. -0- |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed numerous tubs with food accumulation stacked and deemed cleaned. Observed sticker debris stacked inside another bin. CDI: PIC placed back in dishwashing area for recleaning. -0- |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed cut lettuce sitting at ambient air holding for prep for over an hour without any activity. Lettuce measured 66 degrees. CDI: PIC had food handler cool down in walk-in cooler. Observed country ham, raw chicken, raw sirloin steak and raw bone in chicken over 41 degrees. CDI: PIC placed items in walk-in cooler to quickly cool. Observed six pans of mac and cheese prepared day prior above 41.0. CDI: PIC denatured and discarded. REPEAT -1.5- |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 roast beef broth, milk, and sliced roast beef not date marked. CDI: PIC stated the products had been opened and/or prepped day prior. PIC placed labels on items. REPEAT -3- |
|
33
|
0
|
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 country ham cooling in WIC from low boy drawer with tightly fitted lids. CDI: PIC removed lid.-0- |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed large numbers of flying insects throughout kitchen especially dishwashing area and hallway to dumpster. Keep free of insects.
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed no fly curtain on outer opening of establishment to back door. PIC stated the fly fan was not working and electrician needed to repair. Repair fly curtain. -0- |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed scoop stored in sugar bin with handle of scoop touching product. CDI- Ice scoop was placed out of contact with food.
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed raw chicken in the WIC without a lid stored directly under cooler condenser with dripping water. CDI: PIC covered raw chicken. REPEAT (half points due to severity) -1- |
|
40
|
0
|
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 food handlers without beard guard preparing corn and chicken dumplings. Use hair restraints. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of tubs and plastic bins.-0- |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit not in use do to service issue. Observed reach-in warming unit door that would continually stay open and reopen after shutting. Repair gasket. REPEAT -1- |
|
49
|
1
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed encrusted food on pans.
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. Observed food residue on the outside of the ice machine. Observed build-up of hash browns, egg, and other food debris in bottom of prep unit at cook line. Observed food residue on shelving in WIC. Equipment in need of deep cleaning throughout the establishment. Frequently clean surfaces. -REPEAT- -1- |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lids off cardboard dumpster. Keep covered. -0- |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 black residue on walls throughout the dishwashing area. Observed heating and ac vent covers with yellow residue. REPEAT -1- |