| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
5
|
0
|
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety No vomit/diarrhea clean up plan at establishment. CDI - PIC educated on told to print off sample policy off website. 0 pts. |
|
6
|
0
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
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 water bottle on prep table and employee thermos on dry storage shelf above dry ingredients. Store employee drinks in a separate area, such as a low shelf or the office. 0 pts. |
|
8
|
2
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Employee observed going outside and did not wash hands after re-entering establishment before touching clean dishes. CDI - Employee instructed to wash hands and did so correctly. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at both hand washing sinks at start of inspection. CDI - PIC placed paper towel rolls at both hand washing sinks. 0 pts. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . PIC states that empanada press is only washed wish soap. All utensils and food-contact equipment must be sanitized after washing. CDI - PIC educated on requirement. // 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Can opener blade had multi-day buildup on it. CDI - PIC took to 3-compartment sink to be washed. 0 pts. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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 . Rice measured 52F in walk-in cooler. PIC could not figure out why rice would be above 41F. CDI - Rice voluntarily discarded by PIC. 0 pts. |
|
23
|
3
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Sofritas in walk-in cooler was date marked as being prepared on 5-20. Rice and meat mixture in walk-in cooler was date marked as being prepared on 5-26. Discard TCS ready-to-eat foods within 7 days of preparation. CDI - Both items discarded. // 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 . All empanadas in upright cooler and walk-in cooler were not date marked. Condensed milk, cooked mixed vegetables, and pineapple salsa were not date marked in walk-in cooler. Sausage and black sausage in sandwich cooler were not date marked. Empanadas in freezers were not date marked. CDI - PIC knew dates items were prepared so he date marked items. REPEAT |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf 1 bottle of cleaning chemical was not labeled. CDI - PIC labeled bottle. 0 pts. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Imitiation crab meat thawing on prep table at ambient air temperature. TCS foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under running water that measures 70F or less, or as part of the cooking process. CDI - Imitation crab meat moved to walk-in cooler to continue thawing. 0 pts. |
|
37
|
1
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. // 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Empanadas in grab and go freezer do not have allergens listed or the ingredients on them. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment is placing allergens on labels. // 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. Contains of salt, pepper and sugar are not labeled. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Self-closure needed on back door. All outer openings to establishment must be self-closing. 0 pts. |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Torn gasket present on walk-in cooler door (repeat). Handle missing on microwave. Repair/replace listed equipment. // 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Pot found with no handle. Replace. 0 pts. |
|
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 Establishment is using chlorine sanitizer and does not have test strips. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment acquires chlorine test strips. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee cell phone on back prep table. Designate a separate area for employee personal items. 0 pts. |