| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
9
|
2
|
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P
Observed an employee bare-hand contacting noodles to aid in the cooling process by spinning them around. CDI - Owner corrected the employee. Noodles were voluntarily discarded. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Observed raw chicken and veal stored above liquid pasteurized eggs. Observed raw veal stored above lemons. CDI - Raw proteins were moved to the bottom shelf. Observed several containers of cold-hold marinara without lids in the walk-in coolers. |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf
Observed missing time labels for several types of pizzas on TPHC. CDI - Labels were added from the time they were prepared. |
|
35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. -Pf
Observed frozen Philly meat thawing on a speed rack in the center of the kitchen. CDI - Item was moved to the walk-in cooler. |
|
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.
Observed alight gap on the side of the back kitchen door that could allow pests to enter. |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer.
Observed cooked chicken cutlets stored on top of wiping cloths in the walk-in cooler. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed an employee preparing food while wearing a watch. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed small ramekin cups being used to scoop salt and sugar. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P
Observed a spray hose connected to the mop sink splitter without a back flow prevention device. CDI - Hose was removed. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed open dumpster doors. |
|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. 10ft candles of light are required for walk-in coolers.
Observed very low lighting (0-1ft candles) in the back section of the walk-in cooler. |