| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed coffee mug stored inside bar hand sink, also observed large metal bowl full of water and stainless steel brush stored inside hand sink next to dish machine. CDI - All items removed.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand wash signage at bar hand sink. CDI - EHS provided hand washing guidance. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed containers of raw chicken stored on top shelving unit above ready-to-eat queso, salsas and milk inside walk-in cooler. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - EHS educated and foods relocated to lowest shelving unit. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
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 dark pink build-up on 1 of 2 bar soft drink spray nozzles. CDI - PIC thoroughly washed equipment during inspection.
4-602.11 (E)Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed pink build-up on edges of white catch plate inside ice machine. CDI - Equipment thoroughly cleaned during inspection. Recommend higher cleaning frequency. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F 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 TCS foods > 41 F inside upright reach-in unit. Refer to temperature chart. Employee present stated that the unit has been unable to maintain foods < 41 F since the previous night at 10:30 pm. Air ambient temperature recorded at 55 F during today’s inspection; digital thermometer recorded temperature of 61 F. CDI - All products voluntarily discarded. Facility will discontinue use of unit until repairs made.***3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - 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 no date marking on multiple foods such as queso, cut lettuce, beans, chicken broth, pork and an opened container of milk. Employee present and PIC confirmed products were made/first used yesterday. CDI - All items 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 products such as carnitas (8/12-8/18) and poblanos (8/10-8/16) held > 7 day requirement. CDI - Items voluntarily discarded. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several small flies present around soft drink gun at bar station and x1 live cockroach at back door frame next to prep table. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. - Pf. Observed x3 dented canned goods stored on can rack in back dry storage room. CDI - Items removed to designated area. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed waste littered throughout floor outside behind the facility. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table during active prepping of raw beef. CDI - Cell phone removed.
6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink stored with utensils on shelving unit above 3-compartment sink, employee drink stored on guacamole cart and drink stored with retail foods inside upright reach-in unit. Also observed plastic bag containing personal employee foods stored with retail goods inside bar reach-in unit. CDI - All removed. |