| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-201.11 (A), B), (C), and (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P). Observed no written Employee Health Policy provided that included Salmonella non typhoidal. Current EHP poster did not contain the 2nd sheet with the decision tree with exclusions and restrictions. CDI: educated and provided the PIC with an updated Employee Health acknowledgment form to properly train food employees. |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed establishment does not have written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting & diarrheal events. CDI: educated and provided the PIC with a template plan to be implemented. |
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed uncovered employee drinks stored on food prep surfaces. CDI: drinks were relocated to proper locations. |
|
9
|
2
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P. Observed employee handling tortillas with bare hands. CDI: tortillas were discarded and education was provided. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed employee washing dishes at the 3-compartment sink and rinsing without using the sanitization step. CDI: education provided on how to properly set up and use the 3-comp sink. dishes were rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized properly using bleach solution. |
|
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 no asterisk or indication on menu that states that ceviche served using raw tilapia and lime juice can be served raw.
VR in 10 days to ensure menu is corrected |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed chemical bottle stored on counter at bar above beer keg cooler and another bottle stored on top of hot box. CDI: chemical bottles relocated. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed large plastic container of salsa cooling on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. From discussion with PIC, it was a determined that after the salsa was prepared it was placed inside the freezer without using any other kind of cooling methods. Cooling calculation was taken and product only cooled 4 degrees F in 40 minutes. CDI: salsa was eventually transferred into 4 smaller metal pans on ice baths to cool more rapidly. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION:
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roaches along wall of unused walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler is currently used for storage. Notify pest control company for treatment. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
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 a container of salsa stored on the freezer floor. Observed a box of red onions and soy sauce stored on the floor inside dry storage room. CDI: items were moved off of the floor. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed servers that handle food wearing watches and bracelets.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed servers that handle food without hair restraints. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop for ice machine stored on top of side syrup box. CDI: scoop was cleaned and moved into a clean metal pan. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION:
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 rusted shelving inside main walk-in cooler and walk-in cooler that is not in use.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed handles broken on cooler drawers at grill. Observed walk-in cooler not in use and currently being used for storage. Remove all unnecessary equipment that is not being used from facility. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed dumpster rusted and appearing to have a leak at the bottom. Contact dumpster company to have dumpster replaced. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed dusty vents on sides of ice machine. Observed dust build-up on vents above ice machine.
Observed metal part of the wall inside walk-in cooler that is being used for storage is rusted and peeling off.
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. |