| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -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. Observed cut lettuce in a big white plastic container upon entering the WIC. At 46F @10:30 am and 42 minutes later the lettuce is measuring at 46F. According to PIC lettuce was cut this morning at 9:30 am. CDI- PIC divided lettuce into smaller portion to let cool quicker. -0- |
|
22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
Yes |
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 . Observed refried beans, cooked chicken, cooked zucchini, black beans, cooked shrimp, cook pork, salsa sauces, raw chicken, and raw pork cold holding above 41F at walk in cooler. Observed ambient temperature of walk in at 40F. PIC states a new employee is in charge of cooling and employees leave door open for long periods of time when cleaning. Technician arrived onsite during inspection and determined walk in was low on Freon gas. CDI- PIC volunteer discarded all items. Observed ambient temperature drop to 28F. REPEAT- VR within 3 days (10/29/22) -3- |
|
28
|
0
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-208.11 Store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-P Observed a container of peroxide (first aid) stored directly on canned goods. CDI- PIC removed item and stored in the designated area for first aid. -0- |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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. Observed cut lettuce in a big white plastic container upon entering the WIC. At 46F and 42 minutes later the lettuce is measuring at 46F. CDI- PIC divided lettuce into smaller portion to let cool quicker. -0- |
|
39
|
0
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed cut lettuce immersed in the ice water in big white plastic container in WIC trying to cool. CDI- PIC drained the lettuce, put them in metal pans to cool. -0- |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed avocados and limes with stickers on stored as cleaned in the flip top. CDI- PIC washed those items. REPEAT- 0.5- |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of metal pans/bowls stored above the 3 compartment sink, and some on the shelve in the dry room right across the 3 comp sink.-0- |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
No |
No
|
Yes |
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. Observed the facility without a hot temp dish plate. VR within 10 days (11/5/22). -0.5- |
|
54
|
0.50
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
Yes
|
No |
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed a large amount of trash around dumpster, need cleaning.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed missing side doors on dumpster. Need repaired/replaced. REPEAT -0.5- |
|
55
|
0.50
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
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 soiled floors by grill line. REPEAT -0.5- |