| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed the following priority items during the inspection: cold holding, date marking, cleaning and sanitizing. CDI - Provided eduction on active managerial control of risk factors.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed the ice machine chute accumulating pink and black residue. Clean and maintain. -REPEAT-
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dishmachine not sanitizing, tested at 0 ppm, jug was empty, PIC obtained a new sanitizer jug, primed and dishmachine still not sanitizing. Verification visit required to ensure compliance within 3 days. In the meantime, facility will go to single service until dishmachine is repaired.
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 |
|
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 Observed prep top cooler in front of flat top/grill ambient air temp of 62F. TCS foods in the unit: lobster, Cole slaw, goat cheese, black beans, etc. all above 41F. Discussion with the PIC revealed that this unit was having issues cold holding a couple days ago, they contacted a repair person, they repaired but not functioning today. Observed reach in freezer freezing over inside the unit, foods no longer frozen. Observed TCS foods in the upright reach in cooler above 41F. CDI - TCS foods in the Prep top cooler were all voluntarily discarded. Foods in the reach in freezer were relocated to the walk in freezer. Further discussion with the PIC on the upright reach in cooler revealed that these foods (diced chicken, corned beef, pasta) were all prepped this morning, PIC removed from the unit and placed in the walk in cooler to properly cool down to 41F or below. Compliance visit to follow up on the prep top cooler within 10 days.
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 Observed diced ham in the walk in cooler datemarked 6/29, expired. Observed cooked tuna in the reach in cooler at prep line prep yesterday without date marking. Observed penne pasta in the cooler drawer without date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the ham and tuna. PIC date marked the penne pasta since PIC was able to determine the date of prep (yesterday). Overall date marking has improved, will remain at half demerits.
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 . |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed blue liquid in an unlabeled bottle in the walk in beer cooler. Discussion with the PIC revealed that this liquid was bar tap cleaner. CDI - Labeled. |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 salmon in packaging in the cooler drawer and not removed from the ROP environment. CDI - PIC placed slits in the packaging. |
|
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. Observed cups and metal pans wet stacked. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed deeply cut and stained cutting boards at prep line and the pick up area. |
|
49
|
1
|
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. Thorough cleaning needed throughout. Observed build up of residue and grease throughout prep area and on racks and prep refrigeration/flip top surfaces. Gaskets on refrigeration units. Repeat. |
|
51
|
1
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed the backflow prevention on the mop sink faucet broken. Verification visit to ensure compliance in 3 days. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 &6-201.13 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 flooring in need of re-grouting throughout; observed low area in flooring/re-surfacing needed for beer keg walk-in where water is puddled.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, and heat/ac vents shall be clean. Observed cleaning needed for flooring and walls under and behind equipment and hood grates and ceiling vents in need of cleaning. -REPEAT- |