| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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 one container of cooked bulgogi more than 70F after cooling more than 2 hours and one container of cut lettuce more than 41F after cooling more than 4 hours. CDI - Items voluntarily discarded. -0- |
|
21
|
1.50
|
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 two pans of cooked beef stored without temperature control at room temperature at beginning of inspection at less than 135F. Per PIC, food is for an advanced order and has only been at room temp for 30 mins or less. CDI - PIC reheated to proper temp and served. -0- |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 . Observed bean sprouts, tofu and raw shelled eggs in larger walk in cooler cold holding at 47. Per PIC, if WI temperature is adjusted, unit will freeze. CDI - PIC adjusted temperature to 38F and foods voluntarily discarded. EHS gave PIC Product Disposition today. -1.5- |
|
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 no date marking on RTE bulgogi and squid in prep unit at cook line. CDI - PIC date marked. -1.5- |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 . Observed cooked bulgogi and cut lettuce cooling in prep unit from morning, per PIC. Bulgogi was cooling at a rate of .17 degrees/min and should have been .54 degrees/min or more. Cut lettuce was cooling at a rate of .07 degrees/min and should have been .12 degrees/min or more. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded and EHS reminded PIC about proper cooling methods. -.5- |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
No |
3-602.11 (B) (3)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed kimchi jars in retail cooler that are packaged in-house, with a label missing quantity of content. -0- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned cutting boards air drying on clean drain board of 3-comp sink with soiled rice pot stored on top of cutting boards, in direct contact. Move soiled items to dirty drain board closest to wash solution and re-wash cutting boards. -0- |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed standing water in walk in cooler on floor near walk in freezer. Observed loose floor panels in walk in cooler. Seal floor and determine cause of standing water. -0- |
|
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 heavy buildup on back sides of cooking and prep equipment in kitchen. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. -0- |