| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
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. Observed no managerial control or oversight of cold holding temperatures and cooling at establishment. CDI, EHS explained to PIC duties of person in charge and active managerial control. |
|
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 employee unable to recite symptoms or illnesses. Employee did not know where health policy was posted. CDI, EHS educated employee and showed location of employee health policy. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored together with no barriers at walk in freezer. EHS explained to PIC that raw animal foods shall be stored separately and with a barrier if necessary. CDI, WIF reorganized. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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-lh08 . Observed soiled bus tubs stored as clean. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize. |
|
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 sliced raw beef cold holding at 47F after cooling overnight. CDI, item discarded by PIC. |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
Yes |
Repeat: 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 sliced beef (WIC), raw chicken (WIC), raw pork (WIC), raw chorizo(WIC), raw chicken breast (Display), queso fresco (2nd Display) and raw carne asada (Display) cold holding above 41F. Observed internal temperature of walk in at 44F. Observed internal temperature of 2nd display case at 44F. PIC states raw proteins were prepared yesterday and queso fresco cut today. PIC states none of the raw proteins at display case came from WIC today. CDI, proteins from walk in discarded by PIC. Queso fresco relocated to walk in freezer. Establishment voluntarily closed until walk in cooler and 2nd display case is repaired. Verification required. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
Repeat: 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 sliced beef stored in sacked and tightly wrapped containers. CDI, item discarded by PIC.
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed walk in cooler and 2nd display case used for cheese cold holding above 41F. Establishment does not have enough capacity to maintain cold holding or cooling. Establishment voluntarily closed until equipment is repaired. Verification required. |
|
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 frozen raw proteins stored on floor at walk in freezer. EHS explained that items shall be stored at least six inches above the floor. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting boards stored on floor at walk in cooler. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize. |
|
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 self closing/self latch of walk in cooler door not working. Need repaired. |