| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
3
|
0
|
Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no employee health information posted or recorded within the facility. Owner/operator elaborated that preexisting health info was removed from walls during recent renovations. CDI - EHS provided establishment with health posters and employee food agreements in English and Spanish.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signs in restroom or at kitchen handsink. CDI - EHS affixed new hand washing signage to each hand washing sink and provided establishment with signage in both English and Spanish. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (1) bin of raw chicken stored above raw pork in RIC 3. CDI - Food employee rotated chicken to be used at prep. EHS provided RIC storage order charts for establishment.
For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed RIC 2 with ambient temperatures ranging from 46F to 51F. Kitchen staff rotated cooling and TCS food items (salsas, cut lettuce) to other available cold holding locations. A verification will occur no later than 03/27/2023
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 . |
|
39
|
2
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) potatoes stored on floor at dry storage. Items shall be stored above above the floor. CDI - PIC moved box to readily available storage shelving. REPEAT |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut avocados stored at grill side prep top with stickers still attached. Observed recently cut lettuce in RIC 2 stored in original plastic wrap as cover. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed three (3) stacks of single service containers at serving line area with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted packaging to prevent potential contamination. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket/seals at reach in cooler 2 and reach in freezers. Repair as needed to form a tight seal when closed. REPEAT.
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. Observed tortillas and sandwich buns stored inside of grocery bags. Keep food items in original packaging or in food safe containers, such as multi use bins or food grade bags.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Observed grill side prep unit underside, grill area flooring, and dry storage area shelving with cardboard sheeting. Replace absorbent material. |
|
49
|
1
|
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. Observed soiled non food surfaces throughout kitchen, most notably grill underside shelving , and reach in cooler and freezer interiors. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
No |
No
|
No |
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed urinal in male restroom marked as out of service. |
|
56
|
0.50
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed approximately four (4) employee beverages (milk, Gatorade) stored above produce held for resale in RIC 2. CDI - RIC 2 was reorganized during cold holding correction such food contamination chance was mitigated. |