| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
16
|
3
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed multiple metal containers with food debris and several plastic containers with sticky adhesive residue stored as clean. CDI - PIC took all utensils to be re-washed, rinsed & sanitized.
4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed dark brown build up on white catch plate inside ice machine. PIC states that the facility cleans equipment quarterly via 3rd party company. Recommend higher and thorough cleaning frequency. |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -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 corn at 128 F and white rice at 98 F in hot holding. PIC and employee present stated that the products were placed into units 30-45 minutes prior to today’s inspection. CDI - Products re-heated to > 165 F. |
|
23
|
0
|
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 salad and beans with out date marking requirement. PIC determined all products were from 3/2/22. CDI - Salad voluntarily discarded (for quality purposes) and beans date marked. |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed unlabeled chemical bottle in dining room. Item determined to be peroxide multi-surface cleaning agent for tables. CDI - Product labeled. |
|
33
|
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. 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 tightly covered containers of feta cheese in walk-in cooler. Labeling indicated that items had just been placed into unit. CDI - Containers uncovered. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed 2x flies at facility during inspection. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 boxes of clear cups, aluminum containers, salad bowls and food storage containers stored on floor throughout facility. CDI - PIC relocated all items to shelving. |
|
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 split gasket at under counter reach-in freezer at front end. Also observed warewashing leaking through sides of door during washing cycle. PIC states that a work order for repairs to equipment has been placed and through Whaley and The Seals has yet to be determined; work order invoice presented to EHS during inspection. Repairs needed. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. Observed a non-functional device for high-temperature warewashing. PIC discovered that the device’s battery had been taken out. PIC unable to find a replacement battery onsite. 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
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 cleaning needed on flooring inside of chicken walk-in cooler. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee foods stored with retail items on shelving inside of walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all items. |