| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
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 unwashed kiwis and berries stored directly above ready to eat food in upright cooler. CDI - unwashed produce relocated to bottom. |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed sheet pan eggs cooling in reach in cooler at rate of .04F/min. Product had 2 hours left to cool and without intervention would not have based on EHS observation and cooling method being used. CDI: Eggs moved to the reach in cooler and spread out thin for cooling. Observed pesto cooling in reach in part of prep top at 0F/min in a deep, covered container. CDI: Pesto spread out and cooled properly.
Reach in coolers and prep units are meant to cold hold only. Per permit: “This FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall comply with cooling per 3-401.14. If proper cooling cannot be supported safely using existing equipment, additional equipment shall be installed to comply with 4-301.11. The approved cooling space is in the reach in freezer near the office where racks have been installed.” Ensure reach in freezer space is used to perform all cooling.
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 . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed gallon milk and half gallon specialty milk and half and half stored in reach in cooler above 41F. Products are regularly removed from the cooler for coffee making. EHS and PIC discussed using time for these items. CDI: Milks used within 30 min. TPHC paperwork provided to PIC today if milks continue to not be maintained at 41F even during high use periods. EHS reminded PIC that once a product is placed on TPHC it must be used or discarded within the time frame. REPEAT VIOLATION All other cold holding was in compliance today. Facility is continuing to use methods established during their RCP. RCP reporting no longer required as new units for the items previously out of compliance have been purchased and no issues were seen with these items.
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 . |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 Observed no date mark on Brie wheel in reach in. CDI: PIC dated Brie with cut date of yesterday. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement from last inspection as there were only 2 date marking issues today.
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 .
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 Observed TCS chutney in reach in with date of 1/16. PIC stated chutney was pulled from frozen yesterday. CDI: PFF date added to label.
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 . |
|
33
|
0
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed items cooling in reach in cooler and reach in portion of prep top today. EHS noted today that establishment is cooling some ambient TCS foods in the upright reach in cooler #1 as well as finishing cooling hot food (eggs) in this same cooler. Per permit conditions, establishment is to cool TCS foods in designated area of upright freezers next to office and not in the cooler. Establishment has limited refrigerated capacity for storage and no additional equipment designated for cooling. Follow permit conditions and cool TCS foods in the designated freezer space. CDI: EHS and PIC discussed requirements today. Future instances of cooling in unapproved equipment may result in permit action. |
|
43
|
0.50
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
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 handles of scoops down in bulk dry goods. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
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 several cleaned utensils stored in tubs with food debris and crumbs. Ensure large tubs are cleaned at a frequency to preclude build up. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
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 residues. - Observed buildup of food residue on interior of refrigeration units and on bars holding pans in prep top cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed door open on cardboard dumpster. CDI: Door closed. Ensure doors remain in place and closed when dumpster is not actively being used. Observed lid on cardboard dumpster is damaged. EHS recommends calling dumpster provider to have replacement issued. |
|
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 facility in need of general cleaning. Observed debris on floor and in between food equipment. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone on shelf stored commingled with food items above prep coolers. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. |