| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
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|---|
|
1
|
1
|
PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(E) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf 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. Observed delivery of TCS foods occur during inspection. No person in establishment verified delivery temperatures of TCS food items were below 41f. CDI by education of PIC regarding requirement that delivery temperatures must be monitored to ensure food is received proper temperatures. EHS directed PIC to verify temperatures. Temperatures verified. |
|
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 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 plastic food containers holding cooked turkey at 50f and cooked chorizo at 49f. Both containers held above chill line on flip top cooler - food not down into cold holding wells. All other TCS foods in cold holding devices found to be holding at proper temperatures. CDI - chorizo discarded - sausage relocated to reach in to chill back to 41f. REPEAT - points reduced to half as significant improvement in cold holding noted - all cold holding units operating properly and all other TCS foods at 41f or lower. |
|
28
|
1
|
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 two unlabeled spray bottles holding chemicals. CDI - PIC identified one as sanitizer and labeled, other in back of house discarded.
7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P. Observed employee personal Zantac medication on shelf immediately adjacent to food contact items and above food pass through area. CDI - relocated
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P. Observed container of Spectracide Home Barrier Bug Stop insecticide in establishment. This pesticide is not approved for use in the food handling establishment. CDI - removed. |
|
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 some small flies around dish machine area. Contact PCO for service. N |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed establishment is using 5 gallon blue Lowes bucket for storage of food items including cold brew coffee. This manufacturer makes blue buckets that are made of food grade materials and buckets that are not made of food grade materials. Ensure buckets which are in direct contact with food are approved for use with food. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed bar employee with very long hair preparing beverages / serving food. Hair is in pony tail, however, this is not effective for the length of hair. (See #49). |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed various soiled wiping cloths laying on equipment surfaces in back of house. No sanitizer solution prepared/available for use with the wiping cloths. Employee made sanitizer solution in bucket during inspection . |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed quat test strips water damaged - not functional. Provide test strips for testing quat sanitizer. Verification required within 10 days. |
|
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 on some kitchen equipment including convection oven. Observed employee long hair on non-food contact surface / rim of ice machine at bar. REPEAT |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed missing shielding on ceiling light fixture in back of house area. Glass bulbs exposed over food/utensil storage. Ensure glass bulbs are shielded or shatter resistant.
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items including mints, beverages, cell phones, chargers, speakers, etc, mixed with restaurant items in back of house. Separate employee items from restaurant items. |