| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed open drink inside of Styrofoam cup stored on prep countertop. Ensure that drinks are stored with a lid and straw and are below prep stations to prevent possibility of contamination. CDI- Drinks discarded during the inspection. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with build up stored inside. Ensure that ice machine is being cleaned regularly using an approved method with dumping or melting the ice, followed by wash, rinse, and sanitizing.
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 build up left attached to clean pans and knives that were stored “clean” inside of knife holder. CDI- Utensils were moved to dish area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed items inside of prep unit such as heavy cream, lobster, and tomatoes all above temperature threshold. Items were moved to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again. No escalation of points due to improvement. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 spinach dip inside of walk in cooler and pickled vegetables inside of reach in cooler without datemarking present. CDI- Foods were labeled during the inspection. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 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 sliced tomatoes that were previously prepared moved directly to the prep unit to cool inside immediately after. Ensure that foods are cooled using approved methods, not preparation units due to the constant open air environment. CDI- Sliced tomatoes were moved to walk in unit to cool at a faster rate. REHS recommended placing tomatoes inside of walk in cooler to minimize the amount they have to cool versus leaving at room temperature. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed handles making direct contact with brown sugar inside of storage container. CDI- Handle removed from container by REHS using food thermometer. |
|
44
|
1
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of clean dishes in dish area and underneath countertop. Food establishment shall implement pyramid stacking or another approved method that allows properly air drying. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 walls and ceilings at dish area soiled and in need of cleaning. General cleaning needed of floors under shelving and equipment throughout. |