| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
1
|
2
|
PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties |
No |
No
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No certified PIC present. |
|
4
|
1
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed uncovered employee beverages. Observed employee beverages stored on food prep tables. CDI by removing and storing below and covering. |
|
13
|
0
|
Food separated and protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed dry food bags of flour, sunflower seeds, baking powder stored open. Use sealed top containers for dry food storage. CDI by closing bags. |
|
19
|
3
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
Yes |
.3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed empanadas, papas rellenas, and chorizo stored in warmer at front counter < 135F. CDI by voluntary discard of TCS food items that were observed to be below 135F. (PIC >3hrs). REPEAT VIOLATION - VR visit required within 10 days to verify compliance. Discussed TPHC procedure as an option for serving foods safely. Gave PIC copy of TPHC procedure guidlines. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking and disposition |
Yes |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed large container of tamales in walk-in cooler without date mark. PIC stated that they were prepared on Saturday (4 days prior). CDI date marked for saturday. VR visit required within 10 days. REHS will return to verify compliance. |
|
31
|
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 Observed baked potatoes cooling in walk-in cooler inside container with tight fitting lid. CDI by venting. |
|
34
|
0
|
Thermometers provided and accurate |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-203.12 Ambient air and water thermometers shall be accurate.-Pf Observed inaccurate ambient air thermometer stored inside warmer at front counter. Replace. VR visit required. REHS will return within 10 days to verify compliance. |
|
39
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep surfaces. |
|
47
|
0
|
Non-food-contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed mold/bacterial growth on outside of walk-in cooler door. Clean. |
|
49
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
Yes |
5-203.14 Prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -P No backflow prevention device on canwash spigot. VR visit required. REHS will return within 10 days to verify compliance. |
|
53
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - C: Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repair. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 hole in the wall at can wash basin. Repair.
6-502.12 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 heavy dust build-up on hood system vent filters. Observed floors to be dirty in kitchen area. REPEAT VIOLATION |
|
54
|
0
|
Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed light fixtures in dry storage room area without light shields. |