| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
No |
No
|
No |
COMMENT | No points were taken.
3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. Core (C)
Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
It was observed that the tea dispensers in the kitchen next to the ice maker was uncovered. |
|
16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
Repeat violation
4-602.11 Frequency - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. Priority (P)
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, beverage dispensing lines or tubes shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
The following was observed: the ice machine and surrounding areas of the drink nozzles were soiled; clear food containers, metal lids, metal bowls, ladles, scoops, tongs, and spatulas stored in the clean dish area were soiled; and a meat slicer and mixer bowl, described by the person in charge (PIC) as not having been used for several months, were soiled with food debris.
Corrected during the inspection (CDI): The affected food containers and utensils were rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized during the inspection. Per the PIC, the mixer stand and meat slicer will be cleaned and covered before being returned to storage. |
|
23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
No |
Yes
|
No |
Repeat violation
3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. Priority foundation (Pf)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
The following items were observed without date marking: cut pineapple chunks, cut melon pieces, turkey and ham deli meat, and containers of mashed potatoes and gravy.
CDI: These items were voluntarily discarded by the PIC. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Common Name. (Pf)
Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
It was observed that an unlabeled bottle containing an unknown chemical was stored near the prep sink to the right of the beverage machine. Also, two green buckets containing sanitizing solution near the same prep sink were not labeled.
CDI: The PIC voluntarily discarded the unlabeled bottle and correctly labeled the two green buckets. |
|
45
|
0.50
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing. (C)
Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted.
It was observed that single-use plates located on the top shelf above the cook line across from the grill were stored with the food-contact surface facing upward, and clean ceramic plates were not stored inverted. Also, single-use cups and plates were stored on the floor in the dry storage area. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. (C)
Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition.
The following was observed: torn air curtains in both walk-in refrigeration units; excessive ice buildup on the flooring of the walk-in freezer; a torn gasket at the bottom of the walk-in cooler door; a burned-out light bulb under the hood system; and a severely damaged splash baffle on the Salvajor commercial food waste disposer unit located in the three-compartment sink. |
|
48
|
0
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
No |
COMMENT | No points were taken.
4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency. (C)
A warewashing machine; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function and if used, at least every 24 hours.
It was observed that the exterior of the warewashing machine was soiled with food debris. |
|
49
|
0.50
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
Repeat violation
4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. (C)
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
The following was observed: soiled gaskets on both walk-in refrigeration units; sticker residue on the exterior surface of a clear food container stored in the clean dish area; food debris and grease residue on the exterior surfaces of various pieces of kitchen equipment; and soil accumulation on the underside of the juice dispensing machine and the splash guard of the handwashing sink located next to the clean dish storage rack. |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.113 Covering Receptacles. (C)
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment.
It was observed that the side door of one dumpster was open.
5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. (C)
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.
It was observed that large pieces of cardboard and other debris were present on the ground behind both dumpsters inside the dumpster enclosure. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.11 Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods - Repairing. (C)
Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
It was observed that the walls behind the metal can storage rack in the dry storage room were damaged.
6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
It was observed that the floors in both walk-in refrigeration units were soiled, as well as the floors and walls throughout the establishment.
Repeat violation
6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter. (C)
The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
It was observed that the red CresCor warming cabinet was not in use during the inspection, and the lowboy prep cooler across from the grill and against the wall was inoperable and awaiting service. |