| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
3
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 raw chicken and beef patties stored above strips of steak in freezer. CDI - Storage order corrected. // 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Raw eggs stored on shelf above peppers in walk-in cooler. Do not store raw animal foods above ready-to-eat foods. CDI - Raw eggs moved to bottom shelf. |
|
19
|
0
|
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P. Observed shredded beef in hot holding unit at 95F. PIC was unable to say if it was reheated properly. CDI: PIC placed beef back on stove and reheated to above 165F. |
|
20
|
3
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -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 queso and enchilada sauce in walk in cooler from previous day above 41 degrees F. CDI: PIC discarded items due to missing cooling window. |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F 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 rice in hot cabinet below 135F. CDI: PIC placed it back on stove and was reheated to above 165F. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 Pico, ham, tamales and enchilada sauce without dates . CDI - PIC date marked items. |
|
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 sanitizers buckets not labeled throughout the establishment. CDI: PIC labeled buckets. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
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 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 raw chicken, raw beef and flan tightly wrapped and stacked in walk in cooler. sliced tomatoes over stacked and directly placed in prep unit. CDI: PIC placed raw chicken, raw beef and flan in a single level in pans to promote cooling. PIC removed some of the tomatoes and placed them in the walk in cooler to cool |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed steak portions thawing in ambient air near grill. CDI: PIC placed steak back in walk in cooler to complete thawing. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in prep unit and on counter. CDI: PIC placed cloths in sanitizer bucket. |
|
43
|
1
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 scoop in dried beans in contact with the food. CDI: PIC moved scoop
3-304.12 (D) When running water is used for storing utensils for moist foods, the water velocity must be sufficient to flush particulates to the drain. Ice cream scoops in dipper well, but water was turned off. CDI - PIC turned water back on and placed scoops to be washed. REPEAT |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Employee observed cloth drying utensils after they came out of dish machine. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving in reach in cooler with salsa in it in need of cleaning. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed trashcans in female bathroom without lids. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid open on dumpster. |
|
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 broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen. repair tiles. |