| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
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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 fried chicken in the warmer at 126. CDI - PIC reheated the chicken 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 foods in the small prep top cooler at the cookline (feta, lettuce, tomatoes, etc) above 41F. Temped the unit at 72F. CDI -PIC placed ALL Foods were placed back into the walk in cooler since they were placed in the unit this morning. Discontinue using until the unit can maintain 41F or below. Compliance visit to ensure compliance.
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 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 feta date marked 2/3 and ham not date marked. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the feta and dice ham. |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility utilizes TPHC for sliced tomatoes and shredded/cut lettuce at the prep top cooler, however no times were placed on the foods. PIC stated they were placed at the beginning of the shift. Allowed to time the products. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 mashed potatoes cooling in ice but ice was not completely surrounding the containers. Observed cooked greens and stock cooling the the food prep sink in standing water. Ice had melted. CDI - PIC removed water and placed more ice. Discussion and education on proper cooling and actively stirring. |
|
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 rusted shelving and plastic peeling in the 2-door reach in cooler. Replace the the damaged shelving. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
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 residues. Observed the interior of the dessert display case in need of cleaning. Observed gaskets on all refrigeration and freezer units in need of cleaning. Observed wheels of cookline equipment in need of cleaning. Observed refrigeration unit handles throughout are in need of cleaning. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed cracked and broken tiles in kitchen. Tiles around floor drain are broken and pieces are loose. Needs repair.
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 vents in the warewashing room accumulating dust. Clean. O
Observed floors along the walls in need of cleaning, under equipment in need of cleaning. |