| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
Yes
|
No |
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Employee drinks observed on cutting boards during inspection. Do not store employee drinks on cutting boards. Store in a separate location, such as a low shelf. REPEAT |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Hot holding unit is blocking access to hand washing sink. CDI - PIC moved hot holding unit to provide access to hand washing sink. 0 pts. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
No |
No
|
No |
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Shield of 1 ice machine has black buildup and requires cleaning. Clean ice machine more frequently. 0 pts. |
|
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.
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 . Shrimp stock measured 105F and had been cooling since 12PM. TCS foods must cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and from 135F to 41F within a total of 6 hours. CDI - Stock discarded by PIC. |
|
22
|
3
|
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 . Ranch in ice bath measured 62F. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - Ranch placed on temporary TPHC and will be discarded within 2 hours. REPEAT |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
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 . 1 container of cooked chicken and 1 container of mashed potatoes were missing date labels. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be labeled with date. CDI - Both items dated by PIC. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
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 . Green bean casserole was cooling in but tub in thick portion. Shrimp stock was cooling in deep container. TCS foods shall be cooled in shallow pans or by using ice wands or ice bath. CDI - Green bean casserole moved to sheet pans and shrimp stock discarded. REPEAT |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Container of ranch on floor in walk-in cooler and bag of flour on ground. Store food at least 6 inches off the floor. 0 pts. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Cut avocados in sandwich cooler top still had stickers on them. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before use. Remove stickers during wash process. 0 pts. |
|
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. Additional cleaning necessary on sides of equipment and shelves throughout kitchen. Clean these areas more frequently. 0 pts. |