| 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 Observed the following priority items: Cold holding and cooling. CDI - provided education to the PIC, see corrective actions on these items.
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. |
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed open employee drink over prep area. Observed employee beverage in reach in freezer. CDI - Open employee beverage was discarded and the employee drink was relocated to the bottom shelf of the freezer. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand sanitizer instead of hand soap at the back prep handsink. CDI - PIC replaced hand sanitizer with hand soap.
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed towels and piece of equipment in the back handsink. CDI - PIC removed items from the handsink. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed the veggie slicer with fruit flies. CDI - PIC washed and sanitized the slicer.
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed the interior panel of the ice machine accumulating black residue. Clean and maintain.
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 . |
|
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 Observed chicken and rice in the hot holding cabinet below 135F. CDI- PIC rapidly reheated to 165F
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 . |
|
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 Observed several TCS products in the prep top cooler (front line) above 41F: edamame, sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, pico, cut lettuce. Observed roccoto and sliced tomatoes in the walk in cooler above 41F. Discussion with the PIC revealed that the TCS foods on the prep line were prepped this morning and the roccoto and sliced tomatoes in the walk in cooler were prepped the day before. CDI - Allowed the PIC to place the TCS foods in the prep top cooler back into the walk in cooler to cool down to 41F and below. PIC voluntarily discarded the sliced tomatoes and roccoto sauce.
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 . |
|
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 Observed quinoa prepped today cooling covered and stacked in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC unstacked and uncovered.
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 . |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies and fruit flies in the back prep kitchen area. Contact your pest control to find the source and eliminate. -REPEAT- |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed uncovered oil and rice on the dry food shelving unit. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed front cashier sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm, CDI - sanitizer was remade. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board at the prep line cooler scratched and scored.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the dishmachine not being used as they are waiting for a part to be repaired. Discussion with the PIC, they have multiuse utensils. Explained to the PIC that they shall only use single use bowls, plates, and utensils until the unit is repaired. Compliance visit will be conducted in 10 days. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residue. Observed shelving in the walk in cooler are in need of cleaning. |