| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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. Observed container of packaged chili and soups thawing underneath raw beef inside upright reach-in unit. CDI - EHS educated and storage order re-arranged. |
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
REPEAT: 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 several metal pans and plastic containers with food residue and stickers present, stored as clean. CDI - PIC took all utensils to dish pit to be re-washed/rinsed/sanitized. 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED TO ASSESS FACILITY’S COMPLIANCE ON FCS. |
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135 F to 70 F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135 F to 41 F. - 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 x1 container of cooked pasta at 73 F. Product had been cooling since 7:30 am. CDI - Product voluntarily discarded. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
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 on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed blue cheese vinaigrette, cooked eggs, cut lettuce, salmon and shredded mixed cheese with out date marking. PIC determined first use dates. CDI - Products date marked. 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED TO ASSESS FACILITY’S COMPLIANCE ON DATE MARKING.
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 portioned containers of blue cheese crumbles with incorrect date marking (5/3). PIC verified correct prep date. CDI - Date marking corrected. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 TCS foods cooling tightly in walk-in cooler. Several products had just been placed into WIC at beginning of inspection; refer to temperature chart. x1 deep container of cooked pasta had been cooling tightly covered since 7:30 a in WIC. CDI - Cooked pasta voluntarily discarded. All other products uncovered and taken to walk-in freezer to cool down to < 41 F. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed x1 dead pest on top of ice machine. CDI - PIC removed. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed x1 employee in kitchen without hair restraint. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee prepping strawberries into plastic container without proper washing. CDI - EHS educated and product removed for washing. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nested on dry storage shelving unit across from dish pit. CDI - Utensils separated to allow proper air drying.
4-903.12 Do not store cleaned equipment, utensils, linen in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed sauce cups stored inside out of order employee restroom. CDI - Utensils removed. |
|
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 food residue and build-up in and around microwaves and at hood system. Recommend thorough and higher cleaning frequency. |
|
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 personal food stored with drinks at bar reach-in unit. CDI - Food removed. |