| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed sushi station attendant wash hands and re-contaminate on handles. CDI - EHS intervened, educated and hands properly washed. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 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 fried imitation crab rolls at 129 F at Asian Bar. Product had been recently placed into hot holding at beginning of inspection. CDI - Product re-heated > 135 F. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
REPEAT: 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 multiple TCS foods > 41 F inside cold holding units. Refer to temperature chart for details. Several products uncovered, while others were found rising in temperature. EHS verified that several refrigeration units were unable to maintain temperatures < 41 F. CDI - Products all relocated to walk-in cooler/freezer and blast chiller for rapid cooling to < 41 F. 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED FOR DELI DISPLAY CASES (X2) AND DELI GRAB & GO UNIT. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
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. 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 foods such as roast beef (6/28), bbq chicken (6/28), ham (6/21), canadian bacon (6/24), garlic bologna (6/17), marinara sauce (6/22) american yellow and white cheeses (6/28) > 7 day requirement. CDI - All products voluntarily discarded. |
|
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 on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
Observed improper cooling methods of deli sandwiches inside reach-in unit. Refer to temperature chart. Products were found tighly covered in individual containers. CDI - Cooling method adjusted by uncovering and transferring all products into walk-in freezer and blast chiller. |
|
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 present at sushi and deli prep lines. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
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 dented cans of corned beef, collard greens (x2), olives and beets at can rack.***Points escalated due to severity of observation. CDI - All products removed. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed repairs needed at deli meat (turkey) sliding door case. Observed repairs needed underneath alto-shaam hot box (leak). Also observed water pooling on floor at sushi prep station. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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 ceiling tile hanging out of its place above food wrapping machine. Repairs needed. |