| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC not able to verify accurate date of certification. Date of original certification has changed and General Manager confirmed with Servesafe that their certification expired in ‘22.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
5
|
1
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility does not have written vomiting and diarrhea plan available. CDI - Poster and example written plan sent today via email. REPEAT -1 |
|
9
|
2
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P - Observed pasta touched with bare hands during preparation. CDI, touched cooked pasta voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed fried chicken and cabbage hot held below 135 degrees F. CDI, foods transferred to reheat.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed ambient air temperature of WIC at 51 degrees F. All TCS foods in unit overnight voluntarily discarded and denatured in dumpster as foods were between 49-51 degrees F. Company, United Refrigeration Inc. arrived on-site to repair and service walk in- cooler. See temperature observation chart. Walk in cooler low o refrigerant and repaired. Ambient air temperature of WIC observed at 37 degrees F and nonTCS foods dropped to 41 degrees F after several minutes of monitoring. Ensure regular monitoring of food temperatures to ensure all TCS foods maintained at 41 degrees F and below. Temperature log emailed to establishment.
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 . |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 - Observed fried okra not date marked and potatoe salad not date marked. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded.
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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
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 bottle of chemical not labeled. CDI, chemical labeled. |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - Observed chicken thawing on shelf in storage area outside of walk in freezer. CDI, chicken relocated back to walk in freezer. |
|
36
|
0.50
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . - Observed small probe thermometer not accurate to + or - 2 degrees F. CDI, battery provided to another thermometer and thermometer now functioning as required. |
|
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. Observed buildup on outside of clean containers, shelving in need of cleaning throughout kitchen and under and around cooking equipment under hood ventilation system. |
|
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 dumpster doors and lids left open. |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed floors in kitchen area not sealed and not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling in rear storage area heavily damaged. Seal these areas and ensure they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floor, walls and ceiling damage throughout. REPEAT -1- 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 buildup on ceiling vent covers and floors throughout kitchen. Clean often enough to o prevent buildup. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food stored over food for consumer in walk in cooler. |