| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
|
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 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. Delivery occurred just prior to EHS arrival, PIC confirmed was too busy and did not check delivery temperatures of TCS foods received through the delivery. EHS observed improper cooling of TCS foods during inspection and improper sanitizing of in use equipment during inspection. CDI by education of PIC regarding duties outlined in food code. |
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility has outdated employee health documents which do not have all 6 reportable illnesses as required by 2017 food code update. CDI - copy of new employee health reporting form provided during inspection. 0 point deduction |
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no written procedures for clean up of vomit or diarrheal events as required by 2017 food code update. CDI - written procedures provided during inspection. 0 point deduction. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed wiping cloths stored laying inside of or draped across hand sink basins of both front of house and back of house hand sinks restricting access for hand washing. CDI - items removed. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed employee wearing food handler gloves to slice deli meat and place onto sandwiches and then use gloved hands to open visibly unclean sliding doors of display cooler and to touch soiled wiping cloth to wipe down area around slicer - then return to handling food while wearing same soiled gloves. CDI - Gloves changed and hands washed. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 sanitizer solution in bucket used to sanitize slicer at less than 100ppm quat concentration. CDI - solution replaced with quat at proper concentration and slicer re-cleaned.
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-. Observed gummy label adhesive transfer present on interior food contact surfaces of food pans stored as clean. CDI - pans returned to sink for re-cleaning. REPEAT
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed organic buildup on soda nozzles in customer area beverage station. Clean frequently to prevent buildup. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -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 pans of chicken salad and tuna salad prepared at 10 am still cooling above 41f at 1:55 pm. CDI - pans spread out and placed into WIF to quickly chill. EHS verified at 41f at 4 hours. Product would not have met 4 hour cooling requirement without EHS intervention. |
|
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 spray bottle holding yellow chemical with no labeling or identification. CDI - discarded. |
|
33
|
0
|
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 pans of prepared tuna and chicken salad cooling in deep containers covered with plastic film and/or plastic lids in WIC. CDI - items uncovered, spread out and placed into WIF to quickly chill. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed few small flies present in back of house areas. Contact PCO for service. REPEAT - no point escalation as only few flies observed and PIC noted PCO was aware |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cases of tomatoes stored on crate near WIC less than 6 inches off of floor. Store food at least 6 inches off of floor. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution less than 100ppm quat. Solution replaced. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed scoops used for chicken and tuna salad in front line display laying unprotected directly on unclean/unsanitized shelf inside of display cooler. PIC cleaned/sanitized scoops and placed into clean container. |
|
44
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed numerous metal pans stored stacked together wet with water running out. Air dry pans before stacking together. REPEAT |
|
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 countertop mount type can opener with significant rust. Observed rusty shelving in various areas of back of house. Observed flip top cooler with excessive condensate buildup inside of bottom requiring towel to prevent running out onto floor. Repair. |
|
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. Observed buildup on exterior surfaces of back of house equipment including inside bottom and sliding doors of display cooler, inside of bottom flip top cooler, some shelving in back of house and WIC and some gaskets. REPEAT |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed litter and heavy leaf debris accumulated in dumpster enclosure significant to provide potential pest harborage. Remove litter/clean enclosure to prevent pests. Dumpster is shared. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Observed missing tiles above WIC/WIF providing access to open ceiling areas. Replace. REPEAT - no point escalation as previously noted repair issues not observed during inspection. |