| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
0
|
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. Observed new employees not knowledgeable regarding proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing of equipment during manual ware washing. Ensure new staff are trained to ensure and demonstrate knowledge on processes. CDI by instruction. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw pork stored over avocados in low reach in prep cooler. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed equipment not being sanitized after employees were manually washing equipment at 3 compartment sink. Manager stated employees were new. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 horchata, juice with cut melon, Tomatoe sauce prepared in house in unit since Monday and between 44-48 degrees F. Ambient air temperature of refrigerator measured 50 degrees F. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded. Long term compliance visit needed to ensure calibration of low reach in refrigerator. Risk Control Plan to be requested if out compliance for cold holding next visit / inspection. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 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 several items such as cooked vegetables, cooked meats, horchata, Cut cabbage not date marked in prep coolers and prepared on Monday according to PIC. CDI ,foods voluntarily discarded. |
|
28
|
2
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P - Observed chlorine sanitizer testing greater than 100 ppm at 3 compartment sink. CDI, sanitizer diluted to required concentration.
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed cleaning agents in spray bottle such as sanitizer and soap not labeled. CDI, bottles labeled. |
|
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 cut Tomatoe recently prepared according to manager cooling in prep cooler. Tomatoes were at 53 degrees F at 10:33. At 11:26 tomatoes were at 49 degrees F. Cooling rate calculation indicated method not effective to rapidly cool and meet cooling parameters. CDI, Tomatoes relocated to shallow uncovered container to reach in freezer to rapidly cool. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-101.11/6-201.11 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 some damaged floor tiles in kitchen. |