| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Bowls of mussels and clams in sandwich cooler did not have shell stock tags. Ensure shellstock tags remain with product until it is used or discarded. If 1 batch is going to be split up then a tag will have to remain with each portion of that batch so establishment will need to copy tag or ask supplier to send 2 tags for each batch. CDI - PIC placed shellstock back into larger batches in the walk-in cooler. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
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 . 4 plastic containers, 2 metal pans, 1 mixing spoon, and 1 tong had visible food residue on them and were stored as clean. CDI - Items taken to dish machine to be rewashed. REPEAT // 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. 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 . Buildup on ice machine shield. Clean ice machine at a frequency necessary to maintain it clean. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -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 . All TCS foods (listed in temperature log) in small sandwich cooler and in salad cooler measured above 41F. Both coolers had air temperatures above 41F. Manager stated that the unit was stocked 2 hours ago so TCS foods were moved to walk-in cooler to cool. VR - Verification required within 3 days that coolers have been repaired. REPEAT |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 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 . Feta cheese in walk-in cooler was date marked as being opened on 4-18. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be used or discarded within 7 days if stored unfrozen. CDI - Feta discarded. 0 pts. |
|
33
|
1
|
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 . Cream cheese mixture prepared at 11AM and was cooling in salad cooler. Crab and spinach dip cooling since 12PM and was actively cooling in salad cooler. Use equipment that is designed to rapidly cool food, such as the walk-in cooler or freezer to rapidly cool TCS foods. CDI - Both items taken to freezer to continue cooling. REPEAT |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Back door does not self-close. All doors to outside of establishment must be self-closing. 0 pts. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Some stacks of clean plastic containers stacked while still wet. Allow utensils adequate time to air dry before stacking. 0 pts. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Torn gaskets present on doors of nearly all refrigeration and freezer units. Salad cooler and small make-unit are not functioning and need to be repaired. Hand washing sink at bar has rusted through its base. Prep sink basin is starting to rust through base of sink. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repair/replace listed equipment. REPEAT |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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. Shelves above coolers have grease buildup on them and need additional cleaning. REPEAT. 0 pts. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
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. Baseboard peeling off wall underneath dish machine and beside back door. REPEAT. 0 pts. |