| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
10
|
2
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing. - Pf. Observed bar service mat inside of bar hand washing sink basin. CDI - Obstruction removed. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed uncovered dry foods on prep counters. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
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. Observed x2 soiled glass cups stored as clean on glassware rack at bar area. CDI - Utensils removed to re-W/R/S. |
|
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 container of cooked linguine pasta cooling since previous day. CDI - EHS educated and product voluntarily discarded. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F 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 various products inside flip top, entire prep unit and reach-in unit > 41. Refer to temperature chart. Units unable to maintain temperatures < 41 F. Products stored in units from previous day. CDI - Foods from previous day voluntarily discarded. Facility will discontinue use of refrigeration untis until repairs made through Georgia Air. 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - 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 cooked shrimp, crab cakes, (x3) portioned bags of rice and roasted garlic. PIC confirmed first use/prep dates. CDI - All products date marked.
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 no pull date on container of rockefeller topping, no date mark on opened container of liquid eggs and expired milk (manufacturer’s best use by date 7/18/22). CDI - All products voluntarily discarded. |
|
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 large container of linguine pasta cooling tightly covered in walk-in cooler since previous day. CDI - Product voluntarily discarded. |
|
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 x2 unidentifiable squeeze bottles inside flip top unit. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests. Observed dead cockroach inside bar floor drain. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed x4 small single service plastic cups submerged inside salad dressing. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed cracked glass cup stored on bar glassware rack. CDI - Utensil voluntarily discarded.
REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavy ice build-up around sides of walk-in freezer door, icy build-up on condenser connection line in walk-in freezer, bottom of walk-in cooler door damaged and separating and reach-in unit door not shutting properly. Repairs needed. |
|
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 sides of cook line equipment and inside surfaces and gaskets of reach-in coolers with food debris build-up. Recommend higher cleaning frequency. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed facility hand sinks serviced with only hot water. Repairs needed. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed recycle and dumpster sliding doors left open.
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed recycle bin missing top lids. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
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. Observed x2 damaged corner wall tiles. Repairs needed.
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 cleaning needed on walk-in freezer flooring. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep counter, sunglasses and set of keys stored with bottles of seasoning on storage shelving above prep counter. CDI - Items removed. |