| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed ware washing area hand sink without effective hand washing signage. EHS provided hand washing signage to PIC. |
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed shredded mozzarella, roasted red peppers, bacon bits, and cooked shrimp in reach in cooler one with no covers. CDI - PIC covered food items with available plastic wrap. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed coffee machine strainer in need of cleaning. CDI - PIC rotated coffee machine strainer to ware washing area for cleaning. |
|
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 numerous food items, including one (1) container of chipotle chicken, three (3) containers of boiled eggs, four (4) containers of chickpeas, and one (1) container of feta cheese, cooling while covered. Chipotle chicken and one container of the boiled eggs had been initially placed at the prep line, and were rotated to the WIC for corrective cooling. CDI - Items had lids and covers removed to better facilitate cooling process. EHS and PIC discussed cooling and establishment was provided with prepared food items and 2 step cooling charts. |
|
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 two (2) containers (sugar and lentil blend) in dry storage, as well as three (3) squirt bottles (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar) at the prep area without effective working labels. CDI - PIC and EHS discussed labeling options, including labeling stations and placing working containers in a labeled holding container. Working labels were affixed to sugar and lentil blend, and a station label was affixed for the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed two (2) dented cans of heart of palm stored intermingled with undistressed cans. CDI - PIC removed dented cans from storage and separated them into the office area to held for invoicing. |
|
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 recently sanitized metal containers stacked while wet. CDI - containers were separated out and allowed to air dry. |
|
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 ripped gasket on reach in freezer in kitchen area with a loose and hanging gasket. |
|
53
|
0.50
|
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste receptacle in gender neutral restrooms. REPEAT |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed dumpster with bent and cracked lid, preventing a tight seal. Contact waste management company to repair/replace damaged dumpster lid. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee birthday cake stored over top food held for sale in reach in freezer. CDI - PIC removed cake from freezer and placed in office area. |