| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
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 a large case of raw shell eggs stored on top shelf in WIC, above produce. CDI-PIC corrected storage order. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -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 two large containers of cooked beef and one container of cooked rice stored on prep table over night to cook. PIC said items had been prepared around 8pm previous evening and left out until the next morning, upon arrival. All items were 68-70F. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded food that was not properly cooled and EHS educated PIC on how to quickly cool. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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 a cut tomato and cut lettuce stored in prep top unit at 46F. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items in cold holding above 41F. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -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 3 large containers of tamales containing cooked chicken without a date mark. PIC stated they were made on Sunday. CDI-PIC added correct date marks to containers of tamales. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle containing a dark liquid stored on rack in prep area. When asked, PIC stated it was lubricant for a piece of machinery. CDI-PIC added label to toxic substance. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
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
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 cooked beef, pork, and rice that was left in deep containers at room temp over night to cool, at 68-70F the next day, at time of inspection. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items and EHS provided education on improved cooling methods. Repeat |
|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw chicken stored in standing water at 53F. Two bags of raw beef were observed in the sink at 56F. Employee indicated the items had been left out over night to thaw. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items and EHS explained approved thawing methods. |
|
37
|
1
|
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 multiple squeeze bottles and shakers containing unknown herbs/spices without labels throughout prep area. Add labels to all working containers. |
|
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 a large bag of maize stored directly on the floor in dry storage area and raw meat stored directly on floor in WIC. |