| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed raw chicken holding above 45F on the bottom shelf in the reach-in cooler. Other items on higher shelves in reach-in are holding right at 45F. EHS advised PIC to call refrigeration maintenance to fix the cooler. PIC stated he believes the high temperature is due to air blockage because the cooler is overloaded with product. Cooler should be able to hold foods below 45F in all parts no matter how much is in the cooler. CDI: chicken was from last night and was voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure cooler is holding foods below 45F. Observed foods holding right at 45F in walk-in cooler. EHS will also return to see that this cooler is working properly. PIC stated they had turned the cooler down due to the freezing of vegetables. |
|
26
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed soy sauce gallon container being used to store Auto-chlor Pink Bead detergent without a label, observed spray bottle of sanitizer and water without labeling. CDI: PIC labeled all items. |
|
31
|
0
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
No |
Yes
|
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 REPEAT EHS did not witness any cooling violations, however, Observed rice noodles that had cooled in tightly wrapped and portioned plastic wrap, egg noodles cooling on deep container, and other prepared items cooling from the night before with plastic wrap with condensation. EHS reminded PIC that items shall be separated into separate pans and left vented to facilitate rapid cooling. |
|
37
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Observed rice cooker being stored right beside the hand sink. Rice cooker was not blocking hand sink but was too close to where splash from hand washing would splash onto rice cooker. PIC moved rice cooker over to prevent this. |
|
41
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed scoops without handles being stored in rice containers. PIC stated these containers are used to measure rice. EHS suggested storing scoops with handles in rice and then filling up measuring containers with rice using scoop. |
|
42
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed dishes stacked while wet above three compartment sink. |
|
45
|
0
|
Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach-in cooler holding foods above 45F and walk-in cooler holding foods right at 45F. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure units are working properly. |
|
47
|
1
|
Non-food-contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. REPEAT Observed cleaning needed in reach-in cooler gaskets, on equipment around soup wells, on exterior of dry storage bins and scoops throughout kitchen, on dry storage rack and drying rack above 3-compartment sink, ice machine vent, in salad prep cooler, around hot water dispenser, and on sushi rack. All items have heavy build-up that will require a deep scrubbing. |
|
53
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean |
No |
Yes
|
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. REPEAT Observed floor tile in kitchen cracking. Observed cracked tiles at mop sink.
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 floors and walls behind all equipment throughout kitchen. |