| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed three (3) bins of frozen, rewrapped scallops above packaged cheeses in reach in freezer unit.
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed one (1) bin of frozen, individually rewrapped chicken breasts stored above frozen, rewrapped whole fish in the walk in freezer. Observed one (1) bin of rewrapped, frozen chorizo above packaged whole muscle meat in walk in freezer.
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed two (2) boxes of unwashed tomatoes over shredded queso in the beer WIC.
CDI - PIC and EHS reviewed storage order of items within freezer units (I.E., standard storage order will apply unless items within the freezer remain frozen and are in their original packaging ONLY). Contents of walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and WIC were reoriented to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided facility with storage order guides for WIC and reach in units. REPEAT.
For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 one (1) bin of salsa date marked for 05/15 - 05/21. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of expired food item. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due to noted improvement.
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 one (1) bottle of acidic grill cleaner stored at chemical storage without effective labeling. CDI - Label was added to spray bottle. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 Observed three (3) raw meat items (steak, burger patties, and wrapped single servings of chorizo) in the grill side above 41F when observed. Conversation with the PIC and food employee established that these items had been prepared (thawed under running water) less than 4 hours prior and had been left within the prep top to cool while the unit top was open. Unit was observed as functioning properly and all other items within the unit were observed as having been cooled and cold holding properly. CDI - EHS rotated bins to walk in freezer to properly cool them correctively. Facility shall verify correct cooling of food items within prep top units or that they are cold holding effectively prior to placement.
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 . |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed three (3) small gaps in insect screen of interior kitchen door. An effective locking mechanism to hold the door in place (newly installed dead bolt) was observed. Due to openings in the exterior door, insect door shall be in good repair to prevent insect entry. REPEAT.
Note: Due to improvements to insect screen door (additional screen paneling, new locking mechanism) no escalation in point deduction has been applied. Facility must verify that there are no gaps in door screen such that an insect could enter while the door is shut. |
|
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 two (2) bags of onions stored directly on the floor. PIC elaborated that these items had been delivered earlier in the day. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) box of single service to go boxes stored on the floor of dry storage area. CDI - Box was elevated to available proper storage. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed particle board shelving at chemical storage. Seal, replace, or cover chemical shelving such that it is no absorbent.
Note: observed similar shelving at dry goods and single service shelving. As these stored items are unlikely to cause staining or spillage, replacement or covering is not required. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.11 An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material. Observed used oil receptacles and dumpsters stored on top of absorbent material (soil). REPEAT.
Note: No escalation. Further conversation with PIC relayed information from waste management company: ground where waste receptacles are stored was at one point either sealed accordingly (cement surface) or placed directly on gravel. Overtime, surfaces have eroded and nearby grasses have grown in close proximity. Facility is advised to either resurface storage locations such that they will not erode or potentially leak onto nearby permeable surfaces, or move receptacles further from permeable surfaces. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 three (3) sealed containers of labeled employee food stored above ready to eat food in RTE WIC. CDI - Containers were moved to lower storage shelving to prevent contamination. |