| 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 raw meat stored above ready to eat foods inside reach-in cooler. CDI: storage order was corrected.
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed several pans of food uncovered inside walk-in cooler and a container of menudo uncovered inside walk-in freezer. CDI: food was properly covered. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY. Observed no sanitizer available for use. CDI: bleach sanitizer was later made up inside bucket and spray bottle at proper concentrations. Observed chemical dishmachine not sanitizing properly - 0ppm concentration. It was determined that the sanitizer container was empty. CDI: sanitizer container was changed out for new one, primed, and repaired to now read 50 - 100ppm. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
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 inside reach-in cooler carnitas and ham without date mark and a pan of refried beans made yesterday without date mark. CDI: product dated properly since within 24 hours of being prepared.
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 cheese dip dated 2/27/22, pupusa filling dated 3/8/22, and tamales dated 3/2/22 inside walk-in cooler that expired past 7 days. CDI: items were discarded. |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP tilapia already thawed - required to be kept frozen until use and ROP salmon that had already thawed out in packaging without removal per manufacturer instructions. CDI: slits were cut into packaging; education provided on proper thawing methods for ROP fish.
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed a box of chicken sitting on prep table thawing at room temperature. CDI: moved to WIC until ready to use. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
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 two squeeze bottles unlabeled at cooking area. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live roaches present inside panel box when removed to prime sanitizer for dishmachine. Notify pest control company for treatment. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet and soiled wiping cloths on counter surfaces in kitchen. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered receptacle in employee’s unisex restroom. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT VIOLATION:
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. Observed low grout on areas of floors throughout kitchen especially at dish machine area. |