| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 metal catch plate inside ice machine. CDI - Equipment thoroughly cleaned during inspection. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135 F to 70 F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135 F to 41 F. - 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed containers of ribs and caramelized onions cooling inside upright reach-in units since previous day. CDI - Products voluntarily discarded.
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41 F within 4 hours. - 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed containers of commercially cooked hard boiled eggs and diced turkey cooling since previous day inside upright reach-in unit. PIC confirmed that the items were prepped and put into unit for cooling. CDI - All items voluntarily discarded. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P. Observed various TCS foods > 41 F inside flip top and upright reach-in units. Refer to temperature chart. Products had been inside units since previous day. CDI - All items voluntarily discarded. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
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 on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed goat cheese, blue cheese crumbles, cooked chicken wings and opened containers of heavy cream/half & half with out their date marking. PIC confirmed first use dates. 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 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 feta cheese (5/30) past 7 day requirement and cheddar cheese with out date marking. CDI - Products voluntarily discarded.
***3-DAY VERIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ASSESS FACILITY’S COMPLIANCE WITH DATE MARKING. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
REPEAT: 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 on proper cooling procedures please visit:http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed multiple TCS foods cooling in covered deep containers inside upright reach-in units. Some found cooling since previous day. Refer to temperature chart for details. CDI - Products made today uncovered/foods separated into small batches and relocated to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling to < 41 F, remaining were voluntarily discarded.
***10-DAY VERIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ASSESS FACILITY’S COMPLIANCE WITH COOLING METHODS. |
|
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 several flies during inspection. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
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 x1 box of vegetables on floor inside walk-in cooler. |
|
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 x1 employee with out hair restraint cutting onions. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 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 beverage stored with retail foods inside upright reach-in unit across from cook line. CDI - Item removed. |