| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
14
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed 0ppm quat in a sanitizer spray bottle today- refilled with quat to correct. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P
Observed beef and pork out in the display area(not cool) and not being worked with- both were >45F today and had to be rolled back into the walk in cooler to begin chilling down. Discused with employees that if they are cutting beef(as was beinig done today) and the other products are not being worked with, then the other products must stay in refrigeration until prep can take place
Seafood temperatures looked much better today. |
|
21
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking and disposition |
Yes |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Disposition - P
Observed ham that had been opened >4 days prior and was stored at 43F- discarded to correct.
Observed all ham given 7 days when it should only have 4- discard dates changed today.
All ham was date marked today.
EHS observed some cheeses given >7 days once opened but could not determine if they are exempt from date marking. Facility must provide proof that: El Campesino fresco, Panelea cheese, el encantosinch, queso doble creama chichota are exempt from date marking. If they are, (2) Hard cheeses containing not more than 39% moisture as defined in 21 CFR 133 Cheeses and related cheese products, such as cheddar, gruyere, parmesan and reggiano, and romano; (3) Semi-soft cheeses containing more than 39% moisture, but not more than 50% moisture, as defined in 21 CFR 133 Cheeses and related cheese products, such as blue, edam, gorgonzola, gouda, and monterey jack; then they are exempt. |
|
31
|
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
Observed raw beef and cheeses that were just cut, cooling in the display cases. Products moved to the walk in cooler to chill down before being placed into display case that is open and closed frequently. |
|
38
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed an employee cutting meat with a wrist watch on today. |
|
45
|
1
|
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 a broken saw guard today, a broken prep table, broken light shield, rusted screws in ice machine, and a broken meat scale.
4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf
Observed gaps in metal and gasket in the meat grinder today- repair or replace so that it is easiliy cleanable-VR in 10 days. |
|
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.
Observed build up on the non-food contact portions of the saw today.
Observed build up inside ice machine(not used for food contact), on fans, under cutting boards, inside display unit, on meat scale, rolling cart etc. |
|
50
|
0
|
Sewage and waste water properly disposed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-401.11 Capacity and Drainage - C
Observed the floor drain in the walk in cooler slow draining today. |
|
53
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Observed broken and gapped wall near the walk in cooler door,
Observed build up on the dry goods floor drain that is in the corner.
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 builid up on wall at the ice machine. |
|
54
|
0
|
Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
Observed lights not shielded in the meat display cases(where customers shop)- some had shield but were missing endcaps.
6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - C |