| 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 employees chopping peppers and other vegetable with bare hands. CDI - Food was discarded and employees washed hands and put on gloves. |
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsink behind service counter blocked by chairs, and handsink in kitchen with bag of liquid in it. CDI - Chairs and bag was moved to allow access to handsink.
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at kitchen handsink. CDI - Soap was provided.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no papertowels at handsink in kitchen. CDI - Paper towels were provided. |
|
16
|
0
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 . Observed knives, a pair of tongs, and a spoon with food debris on them stored as clean. CDI - All items were moved to 3-comp sink to be cleaned. |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -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 potato masala hot holding at 115 on flat top and fried chilis at 83 F in hot box. CDI - Items were moved to be reheated. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
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 . Observed potato balls at 47 F and yogurt rice at 50 F in reach in. Observed noodles at 45 F, cauliflower at 45 F, and tomato paste at 44 F in prep unit. Observed veggie masala and goat curry at 44 F in WIC. Observed lemon pickle, tomato pickle, and mango pickle stored on shelf for customer self service at ambient temperature. CDI- Food was voluntarily discarded or move to WIC to cool. |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 portioned rice containers cooling in tightly packed and sealed containers in reach in unit. CDI - All containers were moved to freezer to cool more rapidly. REPEAT. |
|
37
|
0
|
Food properly labeled: original container |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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.
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. Observed chicken pickle, mango pickle, tomato pickle, and lemon pickle on a shelf for customer self service with no labels. Labels do not meet requirements pending interpretation from the state. CDI - Items were removed. |
|
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 cut cabbage, onions, raw chicken and other foods stored on the floor in the kitchen. CDI - All food was moved off the floor. REPEAT. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths on counters and prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed handle of scoop in contact with flour. |
|
44
|
1
|
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 stacked metal pans and utensils on shelving. REPEAT. |
|
45
|
0
|
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of single service to-go containers and a bag of plates stored on floor. CDI - Items were moved off the floor. |
|
56
|
0
|
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 employee phone and water bottles on shelves next to and above foods. CDI - Items were removed. |