| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed boxes of raw shrimp directly on top of boxes of desserts in the walk in freezer. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Food relocated for proper storage to prevent cross-contamination. -1.5- |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-602.12 (A) The Food Contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Observed accumulated burnt food debris on food contact surfaces of large flat sheet pans stored at clean storage shelving unit. Utensils no longer smooth and easily cleanable. CDI - Utensils discarded. -0- |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 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 recently prepared batch of romaine lettuce cooling covered inside of plastic covered container > 30 minutes with no degree change in the walk-in cooler. This is not an efficient method for cooling products. CDI - Product left vented to achieve effective cooling towards < 41 F. No escalation of points due to improvement from previous inspection. -0.5- |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed deceased cockroach on floor. -0- |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed container of avocados and one cut avocado with stickers still in place inside reach-in unit and on prep counter. CDI - Cut avocado voluntarily discarded and remaining removed for proper wash. Ensure stickers are removed during the washing process. -0- |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service hinged lid containers faced upwards on top of expo shelve. CDI - PIC inverted containers. -0- |
|
47
|
1
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gasket/seal at protein upright reach-in unit and rusted shelving units at second upright reach-in unit. Repair/replace.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed three heavily scored cutting boards at their prep top stations. Repair/replace equipment. -1- |
|
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 residues. Observed hood vents over cook line with grease and residue build up. Keep clean. -0- |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water supply unable to fully shut off at hand washing sink across from the walk-in cooler. Repair. -0- |
|
55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT 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 several cracked and damaged floor tiles around drain grate at cook line. Repair.
REPEAT: 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 black growth accumulating on ceiling walls above cook line. Also observed thorough cleaning needed on FRP walls throughout cook line, mop sink and behind dish machine and thorough cleaning needed on flooring inside of the walk-in freezer, cook line/drain grate/underneath equipment and underneath pass through dish machine. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain all areas clean. -1- |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed dust accumulating on ceiling ventilation system in kitchen. -0- |