| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
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2
|
1
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Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed PIC with expired CFPM (2/2022). |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed metal pan stored inside hand sink next to dish machine. CDI - Obstruction removed. |
|
16
|
0
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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 soiled wine glass cups at bar storage rack. CDI - PIC took utensils to be re-W/R/S at 3-compartment sink. |
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21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. -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 1x container of rice at 100°F inside hot box. Employee present stated that the item was kept inside with the unit turned on since last night; they had forgotten to discard at end of day. CDI - Product voluntarily discarded. |
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23
|
1.50
|
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 queso fresco, shrimp and roasted jalapeños with out date marking. Employee & PIC confirmed 3/28 as first date of use. CDI - All products date marked.
REPEAT: 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P. For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no date mark on container of milk and container of tamales past 7 day date marking requirement (3/18-3/24). CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded products. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at chemical storage area. Employee present confirmed that the substance is degreaser. CDI - Employee labeled spray bottle. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unidentifiable squeeze bottles inside lowboy reach-in unit. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2x containers of food stored on floor inside walk-in cooler and 1x bag of beans stored on floor in back dry storage area. CDI - All products relocated to shelving units. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados with stickers present stored at guacamole cart. CDI - Products taken to remove stickers and re-washed. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf. Observed 1x cracked wine glass cup at bar storage unit. CDI - PIC discarded utensil. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed uncovered waste receptacles in female restroom. |