| 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 PIC effectively wash hands at hand washing sink, but turn off handle without barehands. CDI - EHS coached PIC on effective hand washing procedure, and observed effective corrective action in the form of a corrective hand wash. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed bread knife stored in the basin of hand sink at the beginning of inspection. CDI - Bread knife was removed and rotated to the ware washing area. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed cooling fruit salad placed beneath unwashed produce (cucumbers, strawberries) on shelving in WIC. CDI - EHS elevated fruit salad to higher storage in WIC. EHS provided establishment with WIC storage order guide. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed minor pink buildup on interior ice chute of ice machine. Observed minor gray build up on ice chute of soda dispenser. Clean equipment as necessary to preclude buildup. |
|
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 repackaged cream cheese products (jalapeño cream cheese, lite cream cheese, honey almond cream cheese, etc) labeled with date marks with a hold time of 10 days (Ex packaged 11/01/22, sell by 11/10/22). Establishment owner elaborated that preprogrammed label printer for products produces labels with 10 day hold times. CDI - EHS and owner manually labeled products with correct 7 day holding dates (Ex: packaged 11/05/22, sell by 11/11/22). Printed labels shall be manually altered when applied to products to display a 7 day holding limit when placed for sale to customers, until such a time that documentation can be provided by distributor or Manhattan Bagel that items are viable for a 10 day shelf life under refrigeration.
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 approximately seven (7) cream cheese products in display cooler held longer than 7 days. CDI - Owner/operator of establishment voluntarily disposed of out of date cream cheese products. |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf Observed incomplete consumer advisory on menu board. Consumer advisory has effective reminder statement, but requires stated disclosure of food items served raw or undercooked (eggs, salmon lox) A verification will occur no later than 11/20/2022. |
|
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 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 cooling fruit salad (honeydew, cantaloupe) placed within WIC to cool from service while covered with plastic wrap. Other items placed within the WIC to cool (sliced cheddar cheese) were effectively ventilated. CDI - Fruit salad cover was open to allow for more effective cooling. EHS provided establishment with cooling chart for prepared food items. |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed three (3) working containers (water, butter substitute, and salt and pepper blend) in working squirt bottles and shaker at the stove side with no identifying labels. EHS discussed potential labeling methods with PIC, including station labels and placing working containers in an effectively labeled basin. REPEAT. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed four (4) food containers, one in packaging, three in working containers, stored on the freezer floor. REPEAT. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
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 box of to-go cups in hallway stored directly on the floor. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed lids of establishment dumpster bent inwards, keeping lids from forming an effective seal. Contact waste management company to repair/replace dumpster lids. |