| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
2
|
1
|
Certified Food Protection Manager |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety -REPEAT- Observed no CFPM on site during inspection. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed boxes of unwashed produce stored over RTE tuna in the WIC. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
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 items in both prep top coolers above 41F. Items included BBQ tufu, cut tomatoes, grilled chicken, sliced pastrami, and corned beef. Reference temp chart for all temperatures. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items that were above 41F and discussed a cooling log with EHS. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed sliced deli meats and grilled chicken that had been prepared 1/31 and 2/1, with no date mark on small bins in prep top cooler. There were also hot pickled vegetables that were prepared on 1/17 stored in the WIC. CDI-PIC was educated on how hot pickling turns vegetables that would not be TCS to a TCS food that need to be discarded after 7 days. Correct date marks were added to the smalle bins of sliced meats. |
|
33
|
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 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 a large stock pot containing a chicken and rice soup that had been prepared today, covered with a sheet pan in a prep sink in a melted ice bath. The PIC stated the cooling process began at 12pm. EHS found that the soup was 1:51pm. The PIC was asked what was going to happen to it next. CDI-At this point, the PIC added ice as an ingredient and used an ice wand to quickly cool the soup to 48F at 1:58pm. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
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 unlabeled containers above prep table. PIC stated one container contained brown sugar and another shaker contained salt and pepper. CDI-PIC added accurate labels to working containers. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a plastic single service portion cup with no handle being used to scoop food, in direct contact with product. CDI-PIC removed single service cup and replaced with a scoop with handle. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked plastic and stainless steel food storage containers. CDI-PIC rearranged containers to facilitate air drying. |
|
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 standing water in bottom of far right reach in cooler. Consider repair to prevent contamination. |
|
53
|
0
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in restroom. Add covered waste pin to prevent spread of bodily fluids. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed dust build up around the air vent in the kitchen, above the sandwich prep area. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent contamination. |